Profile: Mineral Resources Authority

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Effectively replacing the regulatory roles previously undertaken by the Department of Mining, the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) was established by an act of Parliament in 2005. Key to the MRA’s success is the way it is funded. Direct funding from government coffers has been replaced by industry-generated funding. A 0.25% levy on existing mining activity […]

Star Chamber

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The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is the peak industry body for the country’s resources sector. It has a current membership of over 125 companies, roughly 30% of which are full members—that is, mining and petroleum companies active in PNG. As the industry’s voice, the Chamber has been instrumental in working with […]