COVID silver linings: Bank of Papua New Guinea releases economic bulletin and not all is bad news

The Bank of Papua New Guinea has released its Quarterly Economic Bulletin for the March and June 2020 Quarters. It shows that the economy and government finances came under great pressure because of the COVID-19 lockdowns, but that the impact was uneven.
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In brief: Mineral Resources Authority commends K92 Mining for paying taxes and other business stories

K92 Mining sets example in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea, Australia commits funds to help PNG get COVID-19 vaccinations and latest survey on COVID-19's impact on the business community.
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Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

A joint communique issued earlier this month by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and new Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has committed them to moderated 'joint consultations' over the autonomous region's desired independence. It has again brought focus on the future of the island's massive Panguna copper and gold mine.
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In brief: K100 million for Ihu Special Economic Zone and other business stories

Ihu Special Economic Zone gets funds, Prime Minister Marape urges national to go into small agriculture businesses and the Internal Revenue Commission opens an office in Jiwaka Province. Business news to stay on top.
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In brief: Kumul Petroleum awards contracts for a new power generation facility and other business stories

Kumul Petroleum Holdings advances plans for a new power generation facility, new Australian new travel requirements and Ok Tedi Mining announces final dividend. Your round-up of the latest business news.
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