Air Niugini looking to make Jacksons Airport a regional hub says chairman

National airline Air Niugini is helping establish Jacksons International Airport as a regional hub, according to the company's Chairman, Sir Frederick Reiher. He told the Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference that the choice of new routes to China were made with that strategy in mind.
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In brief: Leading banker calls for more foreign exchange injection, and other business stories

BSP wants another US$100-200m foreign exchange injection, Air Niugini expects local business benefits from Rugby League games, and gold refinery to expand. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Philippines company to operate Motukea and Lae ports, and other business stories

Philippines port operator wins 25-year contract to run key ports,  Westpac MD outlines reasons for foreign currency backlog, and domestic gas clause to be part of new LNG projects. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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In brief: Construction phase of Panguna mine to cost US$4-6 billion, and other business stories

Bougainville Copper Ltd says Panguna mine could be operational by 2025-26, Foreign exchange injection this week, and Tolukuma gold mine may restart by year's end. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. 
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Stronger copper price a boost for Ok Tedi but further rises needed for rest of the sector

The copper price has increased by about a quarter in 2017, although it is still below its 2013 highs. Stephen Howes, Director of the Development Policy Centre at ANU tells Business Advantage PNG that the  boost in the copper price is important for Papua New Guinea, in particular, Ok Tedi.
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Oil Search share sale represents a win for Papua New Guinea, says analyst

PNG Government-owned company Kumul Petroleum Holdings has sold its 10 per cent stake in Oil Search, with KPH Managing Director Wapu Sonk reportedly saying it lost A$322 million (K812 m) on the sale. However, stockmarket analyst David Lennox says overall the country has benefited from the process.
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