Key meetings to determine timeline for rebuilding Bougainville’s Panguna copper mine

Two key events before year’s end are likely to decide the timeline for the rebuilding of the Panguna copper mine on Bougainville Island. The Chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited, Rob Burns also tells Business Advantage PNG two board appointments last month (Oct) is part of the company’s strategic development.
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Boosting Papua New Guinea agriculture the way out of poverty, as new dairy farm starts production

There are compelling reasons to boost Papua New Guinea's agriculture sector, according to two executives in Innovative Agro Industry. It can reduce reliance on imports and provide jobs to a country full of dedicated farmers.
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In brief: O’Neill says 2018 Budget will encourage businesses and create jobs, and other business stories

Prime Minister O'Neill says 2018 will encourage business development and create jobs, IFC identifies niche markets for tourism growth, and Aropa Airport edges towards night flights. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. 
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Home building set to rise sharply in Papua New Guinea says real estate website CEO

Home building in Papua New Guinea is set to accelerate sharply, according to Matthew Care, Chief Executive and founder of the real estate website Hausples.com.pg, which has an expo in Port Moresby this weekend. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the growth is being driven by pent-up demand.
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In brief: Kagamuga Airport upgrade to allow jet landings, and other business stories

Airport upgrade to see night flights and early landings at Western Highlands airport, call to properly fund the fight against coffee berry borer, and Tkatchenko moves on illegally approved land sales. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Horizon Oil seeks assurance from Kumul Petroleum its Western Pipeline proposal is viable

As Horizon Oil awaits government and regulatory approval for their mid-sized Western LNG project, CEO Brent Emmett says it is considering using Kumul Petroleum’s alternative pipeline proposal, but wants assurances the pipeline is viable before committing.
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