Air Niugini secures agreement with Air Vanuatu and Solomon Airlines, Cue Energy rejects takeover offer, and Steamships closes Highlands Highway operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Nautilus targets Solwara 1 production in three years
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After overcoming several delays, development of Nautilus Minerals’ deep sea copper-gold mining project, Solwara 1, has taken significant steps forward in recent months. Business Advantage PNG talks with Nautilus Chief Executive Officer Michael Johnston about the world-first project.
In brief: Government prepares to relocate Moresby port to Motukea Island, and other business stories
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The national government prepares to buy Motukea Port from Curtain Bros, exports of LNG could double in five years and fuel prices fall. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: O’Neill seeking review of Ombudsman’s order to freeze Oil Search loan deal, and other business stories
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O’Neill seeks judicial review of Ombudsman’s direction to freeze loan for Oil Search shares, Treasurer predicts annual K10 billion boost from LNG, and food labelling must now be in English. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Nautilus project at least two or three years away, even if government pays up
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Even if the PNG Government puts up its share of the funds for the Solwara I, as Nautilus Minerals’ CEO expects, it will be at least two to three years before the company can begin its deep sea mining operation in the Bismarck Sea.
Nautilus Minerals set to press on after ruling
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Nautilus Minerals says it will go ahead with its high grade copper-gold exploration project in the Bismark Sea, after an international arbitrator compelled the PNG government to abide by a joint venture agreement.
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