In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Treasurer announces a deal to address forex issues and other business stories

Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey announces a deal with the Bank of Papua New Guinea to improve the availability of forex in the country, the Australian Government and the International Monetary Fund pledge to help PNG in its medium term revenue strategy, and Lihir Gold Mining Limited to pay K54 million directly to landowners. Your weekly digest of business news.
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New rules, more independence: Kumul Petroleum’s future

Papua New Guinea is set to introduce new rules for petroleum licenses, according to Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited Managing Director, Wapu Sonk. In this exclusive interview, he tells Business Advantage PNG the state-owned oil and gas company is about to undergo a transformational change.
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Exclusive: Acting Tax Commissioner reveals the IRC’s plans to boost tax compliance

Papua New Guinea’s tax agency, the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC), has announced a tax amnesty to encourage the payment of taxes. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Acting Tax Commissioner Sam Koim reveals the IRC’s plans to boost tax compliance.
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In brief: negotiations for P’nyang hit a wall and other business stories

Minister expresses disappointment over P'nyang negotiations, companies owe about K1.8 billion in salaries and wages to the Internal Revenue Commission, and Australia is set to provide over K1 billion loan to PNG. Your weekly digest of business news.
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K92 Mining’s CEO on the proposed changes to the Mining Act

The changes to the Mining Act being considered by the Marape government could benefit the industry, according to John Lewins, Chief Executive Officer of K92 Mining Inc. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG he explains why.
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In brief: Kingston to get full ownership of Misima gold project and other business stories

Kingston Resources Ltd reaches an agreement to buy Pan Pacific Copper out of Misima gold project, Papua New Guinea’s new Minister for Environment and Conservation refutes previous investigations on Ramu Nico’s slurry spillage to the Basamuk, and PNG DataCo predicts a 42 per cent slash in internet prices. Your weekly digest of business news.
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