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PanAust looks for ‘social licence’ to operate Frieda River mine in Papua New Guinea

Frieda River, a wholly owned PNG subsidiary of PanAust, has lodged a Special Mining Lease application to Papua New Guinea’s Mineral Resources Authority to develop the Frieda River Copper-Gold Project. Glen Connell, PanAust’s General Manager, Government and Community Relations, tells Business Advantage PNG that developing a ‘social licence’ to operate is just as crucial to the success of the project.
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Papua New Guinea government facing ‘difficult’ cash flow challenge says ADB

The Papua New Guinea government faces challenges in managing its cash flow, according to Yurendra Basnett, PNG Country Economist for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB’s Outlook 2016 paper on the Asian region says PNG’s debt servicing costs are likely to rise. ‘Cash-flow management is growing more difficult for the government as commercial banks reach their […]
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Manufacturers survey: adapting to tougher economic conditions

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers experienced difficult conditions in 2015 and many are concerned that things will get worse before they get better. David James talks to some of the key figures from the sector to find out how they are coping with the tough market conditions.
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In brief: PanAust applies for Frieda River licence, new US-Pacific fishing deal and claims Papua New Guinea economy sound

PanAust applies for Frieda River mining licence, new deal governing American access to the region's tuna fishing and Chief Secretary to Government says Papua New Guinea's economic fundamentals sound. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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