People moves: ANZ Bank, Santos, Nautilus Minerals, Digicel

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A new senior appointment at the ANZ, Santos appoints VP to manage non-core assets, Nautilus board member resigns, promotion for Digicel PNG’s Marketing Manager.

People moves: ANZ Bank, Santos

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ANZ Bank’s regional CEO to retire, senior management changes at Santos

Oil Search reviewing costs as prices fall, but Botten says Papua New Guinea gas projects will be prioritised

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Declining oil prices have prompted a review of Oil Search’s activities, even as production hit record levels in 2015. Nevertheless, Papua New Guinea’s largest company says it is generating positive cash-flows and will be making a priority of future investment in the PNG LNG and Papua LNG gas projects.

Papua New Guinea mining and petroleum conference to emphasise need for stability: Chamber

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Regulatory stability, and how industry and Government can work together to deliver ‘shared benefits’ will be key themes of next week’s Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Seminar in Port Moresby, according to PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum Executive Director, Greg Anderson.

More oil and gas mergers and acquisitions could impact Papua New Guinea, say analysts

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Two major takeover offers involving leading companies operating in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas industry have emerged in recent months. Business Advantage PNG spoke to oil and gas analysts about what this mergers and acquisitions activity means for the sector.

In brief: Santos aims to improve balance sheet by raising funds, and other business stories

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Capital raising launched by Santos, Australia to provide drought relief for Papua New Guinea and National Fisheries Authority secures South Korean contract. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Kumul Consolidated Holdings (IPBC), Santos, Harmony Gold

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Heim leaves Deloitte for Kumul Consolidated Holdings, a new Managing Director for Santos in 2016, and Harmony Gold appoints new CEO.

In brief: Santos rejects takeover bid as ‘opportunistic’, and other business stories

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Wealthy royal families’ bid for Santos rejected, the high cost of domestic violence to business, and poor economic news prompts fall in business confidence. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Treasurer says Papua New Guinea government showing responsible fiscal management, and other business stories

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Treasurer Patrick Pruaitch denies Budget blowout, Kumul Petroleum to evaluate methanol plant and small rise in inbound tourism. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Redundancies at Petromin Papua New Guinea after oil price slump, and other business news.

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Redundancies at Petromin Holdings ahead of restructure, LNG price slump may go further, and Santos confident its share price will rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.