In brief: Papua New Guinea and Japan strengthen ties and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea and Japan sign a Statement of Intent, PNG launches a National Energy Policy and potential changes to the way Kumul Petroleum Holdings and Kumul Mineral Holdings operate. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

Staking his claim: Kumul Minerals Holdings’ Peter Graham talks exclusively about the mining entity’s future

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Peter Graham, Chairman of Papua New Guinea’s state-owned mining company Kumul Minerals Holdings, talks extensively about its plans for the future.

Barrick initiates international proceedings over Porgera

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In its latest step to maintain its position as operator of the Porgera gold mine, Barrick (Niugini) is taking its dispute with Papua New Guinea to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

People moves: BSP, Coca-Cola Amatil, Nasfund, Legal Training Institute, Ok Tedi, Kumul Mineral Holdings

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Bank South Pacific (BSP) appoints a Group Chief Financial Officer, Nasfund welcomes a Chief Officer Members Services, Coca-Cola Amatil gets a new Group CFO, an Acting Director for Legal Training Institute, Ok Tedi Mining appoints a new head and Kumul Mineral Holdings elects a Chairman and Acting Managing Director.

Changes to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act ‘imminent’

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Proposed changes to the Mining Act are likely to go to Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet ‘in the next few weeks,’ according to Peter Graham, Managing Director of Ok Tedi Mining.

Ok Tedi ramping up exploration

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With only 10 years of estimated current mine life, Ok Tedi Mining is working hard to optimise production and maximise profit at Papua New Guinea’s largest copper mine, says CEO Peter Graham.

MOU signed for Wafi-Golpu copper-gold mine in Papua New Guinea

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Developers Newcrest Mining and Harmony Gold have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Papua New Guinea Government for the development of the Wafi-Golpu copper-gold mine in PNG’s Morobe Province. While the MOU indicates negotiations are proceeding well, there is still plenty of work to be done before the project gets a green light from government, local communities and investors.

Papua New Guinea mining rates ahead of several Australian states for attractiveness

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Research by the Fraser Institute shows that Papua New Guinea rates ahead of several Australian states for attractiveness for mining investment. Gavin Wendt, Founding Director of resource analyst Minelife, says statements from Kumul Mineral Holdings’ Chairman Peter Graham that it will invest in upcoming projects are also a positive for foreign investors.

‘Unshackled’ Bougainville Copper reveals strategy for re-opening Panguna mine on Bougainville

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If the giant Panguna copper mine on Bougainville is ever to re-open, many complex problems must be solved, including the status of the former miner, Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL). In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, BCL Chairman Rob Burns outlines its strategy to return to mining.

People moves: Norton Rose Fulbright

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Law firm appoints Principal to new office in Port Moresby.