Features
Juniors look to lead mineral exploration turnaround in Papua New Guinea
Spending on mineral exploration in Papua New Guinea has plummeted in the past five years, according to the country’s Mineral Resources Authority. But juniors such as Canterbury Resources and Adyton Resources believe they have found the way forward.
Land titles in Papua New Guinea’s breadbasket ‘open gates’ to agriculture investments
Papua New Guinea’s Morobe Province recently issued titles to landowner groups for a small percentage of the fertile Markham Valley. Grow PNG’s David Stewart tells Business Advantage PNG that this has sparked interest from third-party investors in what could become a case study for the development of the country’s agriculture sector.
PanAust plays long game on Papua New Guinea’s Frieda River project
The US$7 billion Frieda River copper-gold project is one of the largest in Papua New Guinea’s development pipeline but may take another decade to come into production. Business Advantage PNG looks into why its developer, PanAust, considers it worth the wait.
Geopolitical tensions leading to increased donor investment in Papua New Guinea and Pacific: Lowy Institute
Pacific countries like Papua New Guinea are increasingly becoming critical grounds for geopolitical competition, leading to higher investment from international partners, particularly in infrastructure, according to the Lowy Institute’s Dr Meg Keen and colleagues.
Kainantu gold mine set to quadruple production by 2027
The Kainantu gold mine in Eastern Highlands Province has been in continuous expansion since its acquisition by K92 Mining in 2015. CEO John Lewins shares his company’s aspiration to become the PNG’s mining sector’s largest taxpayer – and the investment underpinning it.
Latest news
Papua New Guinea’s 2025 National Budget: what’s in it for business?
In a repeat of last year, the 2025 Budget delivered by Papua New Guinea Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey outlines record spending and revenue. It also contains a few policy surprises, including a proposed reduction to the company tax rate paid by commercial banks as well as easing of a key paperwork requirement for obtaining foreign exchange.
TotalEnergies country head ‘very confident’ of Papua LNG final investment decision date
Could Papua New Guinea’s second gas project get the green light in 2025? In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Arnaud Berthet, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP PNG, outlines the Papua LNG project timeline and the activities left to complete on the road to FID.
Interviews
CEO of Anitua landowner group on planning for life after Lihir gold mine
Anitua Group is one of PNG’s most prominent landowner companies, providing goods and services to the Lihir gold mine and other parts of the country. Chief Executive Lawrence Rausim speaks about the relationship with new mine owner Newmont and shares how his group is setting its community up for the future.
Four questions with Swire Shipping’s Randy Selvaratnam
Randy Selvaratnam became Chief Commercial Officer for Singapore-based regional logistics provider, Swire Shipping, in June 2024. In this interview, he speaks about the prospects for growth in shipping volumes in and out of PNG, rising freight costs and the move to sustainable biofuels.
Editorial
Editorial: How is business confidence in Papua New Guinea leading into 2025?
The past year has been a challenging one for Papua New Guinea’s major businesses but, as we are learning from our own conversations with them, they are nevertheless proving remarkably resilient. Now, all eyes are again focused on the next wave of resources investments.
Economy/investment
LNG and metals look a strong bet for Papua New Guinea
The outlook is positive for the key commodity exports that will support Papua New Guinea’s resources sector in coming decades, including LNG, gold and copper. Business Advantage PNG speaks with the analysts to find out why.
Mining & Petroleum
Opinion and analysis
Opinion: Cultural understanding the key to winning business in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea holds tremendous potential for foreign investors. However, understanding of local cultural nuances is critical to developing relationships and achieving long-term business success in the country, writes Maryanne Kepui.
LIfestyle
Restaurant Review: Alibi Bar & Grill, Port Moresby
Robert Hamilton-Jones heads to the incredibly popular Alibi Bar and Grill in Port Moresby.
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Papua New Guinea’s 2025 National Budget: what’s in it for business?
4 Dec 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
In a repeat of last year, the 2025 Budget delivered by Papua New Guinea Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey outlines record spending and revenue. It also contains a few policy surprises, including a proposed reduction to the company tax rate paid by commercial banks as well as easing of a key paperwork requirement for obtaining foreign exchange.
TotalEnergies country head ‘very confident’ of Papua LNG final investment decision date
4 Dec 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
Could Papua New Guinea’s second gas project get the green light in 2025? In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Arnaud Berthet, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP PNG, outlines the Papua LNG project timeline and the activities left to complete on the road to FID.
TotalEnergies country head ‘very confident’ of Papua LNG final investment decision date
4 Dec 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
Bank of Papua New Guinea issues new directive on forex order priorities
19 Nov 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
Features
Juniors look to lead mineral exploration turnaround in Papua New Guinea
25 Nov 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
Spending on mineral exploration in Papua New Guinea has plummeted in the past five years, according to the country’s Mineral Resources Authority. But juniors such as Canterbury Resources and Adyton Resources believe they have found the way forward.
Land titles in Papua New Guinea’s breadbasket ‘open gates’ to agriculture investments
19 Nov 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
PanAust plays long game on Papua New Guinea’s Frieda River project
14 Nov 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
Opinion
Opinion: Cultural understanding the key to winning business in Papua New Guinea
5 Nov 2024 By Maryanne Kepui
Papua New Guinea holds tremendous potential for foreign investors. However, understanding of local cultural nuances is critical to developing relationships and achieving long-term business success in the country, writes Maryanne Kepui.
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