Twinza Oil and Papua New Guinea Government conclude negotiations on Pasca A gas project

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The Papua New Guinea Government and Twinza Oil have concluded negotiations on terms for Pasca A, PNG’s first offshore gas project. While the terms are subject to approval by PNG’s National Executive Council, a signed gas agreement is expected as soon as the end of this month.

People moves: Kokoda Track Foundation, KTHL, NCSL, Save the Children Australia, World Bank

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The Kokoda Track Foundation names new Director, Kumul Telikom Holdings Ltd (KTHL) announces changes, Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society welcomes a Chief Operating Officer, Save the Children Australia announces Pacific representative and the World Bank to welcome new Country Economist.

Geopacific Resources’ ‘phenomenal’ Woodlark project to produce gold within 18 months

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Australian miner Geopacific Resources has secured funding to develop the gold mine on Papua New Guinea’s Woodlark Island in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province. Business Advantage PNG spoke exclusively to Chairman Ian Clyne and CEO Tim Richards about their expectations for the project.

BSP denies regulator’s anti-money laundering allegations

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BSP Financial Group (BFL) has responded to allegations made by the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) that it was in breach of the country’s anti-money laundering laws. Meanwhile, the Bank of PNG’s Governor has distanced the central bank from the allegations made by its own unit.

In brief: Freeport to acquire assets in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Potential new owner for the Yandera copper project, proposed levy for balsa wood and BSP Financial Group halts trading on the ASX amidst accusations of breaches to anti-money laundering laws. The business news in brief.

Registrations open for the 2021 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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Registrations are now officially open for the 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference and the provisional program has been released. The digital conference will take place from 7 to 9 September 2021.

People moves: Deloitte PNG, Credit Corp, Steamships, Coffee Industry Corporation

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Deloitte PNG announces the names of its two new partners, Credit Corp’s Chief Risk Officer bids adieu, changes to Steamships board and new board appointed for the Coffee Corporation Industry.

In brief: More than a billion kina for ‘maritime infrastructure’ and other business stories

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PNG Ports announced a K1.1 billion partnership with Australia for maritime infrastructure, Geopacific Resources gets funding for Woodlark Island gold mine and new training program for SMEs. The business news in brief.

World Bank increases support for Papua New Guinea

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The World Bank has approved US$100 million (K352 million) in concessional funding to support Papua New Guinea in its response to COVID-19, and ‘lay important foundations for a sustainable recovery’. The funding will not be without risk, however.

In brief: PNG Power workers demand clarity and other business stories

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PNG Power workers protest lack of consultation and transparency, China delivers 200,000 doses of the Sinopharma vaccine to Papua New Guinea and Kina Asset Management Limited presents its annual report.