People moves: PanAust, Mineral Resources Authority, KPMG, Ok Tedi Mining, Judicial appointments

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Board and senior management changes at PanAust, a new Managing Director at the Mineral Resources Authority, a new Tax Partner at KPMG, Ok Tedi’s first female Mine Manager and judicial appointments for the National and Supreme Courts.

In brief: Ramu NiCo announces K4.8b expansion plans, and other business news

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Ramu NiCo announces expansion, Kina Bank celebrates innovation award, and Frieda River Project Accord signed. A weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: MYEFO released, and other business news

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Mid-year economic and fiscal outlook released, pursuing certification of tuna fishing, and polio certificates required for international travel. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

MRA executive calls for better protection of mining tenements in Papua New Guinea

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The next decade could be a ‘golden’ one for the mining sector, believes Roger Gunson, Executive Manager, Regulatory Operations at the Mineral Resources Authority. But he has called for changes to Papua New Guinea’s government policy to better protect mining tenements.

In brief: Design of floating LNG plan underway, and other business stories

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Kumul Petroleum signs MOU for design of floating LNG plant,  K64 million tourism support for Milne Bay and ENB provinces, and BSP reports K185 million Q3 profit. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Philippines company to operate Motukea and Lae ports, and other business stories

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Philippines port operator wins 25-year contract to run key ports,  Westpac MD outlines reasons for foreign currency backlog, and domestic gas clause to be part of new LNG projects. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Employment Act review underway, and other business stories

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Employment and IR laws under review, Police Commissioner appeals for end to blockade of Highlands Highway, and new Agriculture Minister promises to pursue K20m for coffee borer repair. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Mineral Resource Authority, Association of Superannuation Funds, Australia-PNG Business Council

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A new Chairman of the Mineral Resource Authority, a new executive of the revived Association of Superannuation Funds, and two new board members of the Australia-PNG Business Council

Policy flexibility needed for maturing mining industry says Nautilus Minerals CEO

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Mineral deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to develop and the mining industry is looking to the Papua New Guinean Government to deliver flexible policies that will benefit a maturing industry, Nautilus Minerals Chief Executive Officer, Mike Johnston tells Business Advantage PNG.

In brief: Maru wants Papua New Guinea-Fiji trade dispute resolved by October, and other business stories

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Trade Minister Richard Maru wants trade issues with Fiji resolved this month, UBS buys into Kina Securities, and ANZ offers debit cards in PNG.