People moves: Puma, Digicel, Indochine Mining

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1 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Two new board members for Puma Energy, a new CEO for Digicel PNG and Indochine Mining company secretary departs.

Filed Under: News, People moves Tagged With: Digicel (Parent company and all subsidiaries), Indochine Mining, Puma Energy

New Britain Palm Oil delists; Indochine Mining goes into administration

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1 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

The Port Moresby Stock Exchange will lose a major member next week, with the de-listing of New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL). Meanwhile, another listed stock, Indochine Mining, has gone into voluntary administration.

Filed Under: Agribusiness, Latest news, Mining/petroleum, News, Sections Tagged With: Indochine Mining, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL)

In brief: Total to lead Elk-Antelope gas development, and other business stories

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4 Mar 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Joint venture elects Total as operator, PNG DataCo discusses Solomon Islands link, and WCB Resources lifts stake in gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: BSP Financial Group, Click TV, Digicel (Parent company and all subsidiaries), ExxonMobil PNG, Grand Papua Hotel, Highlands Highway, Horizon Oil, Indochine Mining, InterOil Corporation, Lowy Institute, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Oil Search Ltd, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNG DataCo, PNG Forest Authority, Simberi gold mine, St Barbara Ltd, Stanley gas project, Steamships, Total SA, WCB Resources

In brief: PNG LNG project reaches ‘financial completion’, and other business stories

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11 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNG LNG project satisfies financial agreements, PNG Ports profits double, and Indochine Mining raises funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, BSP Financial Group, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Coppermoly Ltd, ExxonMobil PNG, Highlands Pacific, Indochine Mining, Kula Gold, Mineral Resources Authority, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), PNG LNG, PNG Ports Corporation, Sime Darby, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Talisman Energy

In brief: 25 billion kina of mining investment in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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3 Dec 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Over 25 billion kina of mining investments over next decade expected, and New Britain Palm Oil hit by kina’s value. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indochine Mining, Kina Asset Management Limited, Kula Gold, Melanesian Spearhead Group, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Nautilus Minerals, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), PNG Games, Trukai Industries

People moves: Steamships, Indochine and IPBC

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26 Nov 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

New Managing Director of Steamships, a new Chairman for Indochine Mining and IPBC directors reappointed.

Filed Under: Latest news, News, People moves Tagged With: Indochine Mining, Kumul Consolidated Holdings

In brief: PNG Ports Corporation completes Lae extension, and other business stories

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5 Nov 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

The extension project at Lae Port reaches a conclusion, PanAust feasibility study at Freida River on target, National Executive Council endorses PNG Sovereign Wealth Fund. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Indochine Mining, Marengo Mining, National Executive Council, Newcrest Mining, Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme, PanAust, PNG LNG, PNG Ports Corporation, Wood Mackenzie, World Bank

In brief: Funding freeze on Pacific Marine Industrial Zone lifted, and other business stories

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17 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

China lifts freeze on funding for Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, only five SABL leases handed back and Malaysian company to build satellite township in Central province. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: China Exim Bank, Credit Corporation, Indochine Mining, Manus Province, Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP), SP Brewery, Special Agricultural Business Leases, WCB Resources

People moves: Pacific Islands Forum, Indochine, Marengo Mining

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6 Aug 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinean to head up Forum secretariat, major board changes for Indochine Mining, and new senior executives at Marengo Mining.

Filed Under: Latest news, News, People moves Tagged With: Indochine Mining, Marengo Mining, Pacific Islands Forum

In brief: Ratings agency warning on debt and other business news

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12 Jun 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Moody’s warns debt could prompt downgrade, tax review committee considers capital gains tax and an EU warning to curb illegal fishing in PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), BOC Papua New Guinea, European Union, Indochine Mining, Moody's, National Research Institute, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Oil Search Ltd, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Pacific Islands Forum, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Santos, Shell

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