In brief: Porgera gold mine inching closer to reopening and other business stories

Welcome,

Papua New Guinea’s State Negotiation Team Chairman says Porgera mine could open in April and confirm the Team is also working on Wafi-Golpu, Air Niugini resumes in-flight catering and the Japanese Government donate funds for infrastructure projects. The news you need today.

Newcrest Mining’s PNG head on Lihir, Wafi Golpu and its operations in Papua New Guinea

Welcome,

Newcrest’s Chief Operating Officer PNG, Craig Jones, talks with Business Advantage PNG about the future of Lihir gold mine and Wafi-Golpu, and the impact COVID-19 has had on its operations.

2022: what can Papua New Guinea business expect from the year ahead?

Welcome,

Business Advantage PNG looks to the year ahead and considers what Papua New Guinea-focused businesses can expect in the coming 12 months.

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister talks about Wafi-Golpu and other business stories

Welcome,

Air Niugini announces restrictions to travel to Sydney, Prime Minister Marape says Wafi-Golpu could be expected in December and Twinza Oil gets an ultimatum. The business new you need today.

ExxonMobil and Papua New Guinea to restart P’nyang gas project negotiations

Welcome,

After the stalling of previous talks, ExxonMobil and the Papua New Guinea government have announced negotiations are recommencing for the P’nyang gas project.

Forum hears of challenging business conditions in Papua New Guinea

Welcome,

The Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Council is holding its 36th business forum and trade expo this week in Brisbane. Business Advantage PNG reports from the event, which is both a physical and online event this year.

In brief: Ok Tedi Mining suspends flights to Australia and other business stories

Welcome,

Ok Tedi Mining suspends flight to Australia after three miners tested positive to COVID-19, Papua New Guinea continues to battle surge in COVID cases and National Fisheries Authority signs agreement for Daru fishery.

Papua New Guinea falls in mining investment rankings

Welcome,

Papua New Guinea is ranked as the tenth worst destination for investment in mining, according to the Fraser Institute’s Survey of Mining Companies 2020. Infrastructure and security were nominated as areas of particular concern.

New laws, new projects, new power: Kumul Petroleum’s MD on Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and gas future

Welcome,

In this exclusive interview, Wapu Sonk, Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings, looks ahead to the next decade of Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and gas sector.

Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

Welcome,

The Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture has released new information on its proposed DSTP method of tailings disposal for the planned Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea. The move is designed to allay environmental concerns, including those expressed by Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu.