Prime Minister James Marape and Barrick Gold have offered two competing visions for the reopening of the Porgera gold mine. With the mine closed and court cases ongoing, the latter is highlighting the impact on business and the community.
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Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 cases on the rise, Twinza Oil commences negotiations on Pasca-A, and K135 million for agriculture. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
The timing of new tariffs affecting Papua New Guinea’s agriculture sector could not come at a worse time, according to the CEO of the country’s largest employer, New Britain Palm Oil.
Papua New Guinea’s business community is getting behind the fight to eradicate violence against women. Business Advantage PNG looks at just some of the initiatives being pursued following the recent widely-reported murder of a young mother in Port Moresby.
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL) announces a new Chairman of the Board, PNG Air welcomes a Company Secretary and Geopacific Resources appoints a CEO.
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NBPOL claims tariffs, fees and levies are hurting agriculture, SMEs to benefit from government’s stimulus and government owes over K1 billion to businesses. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
In its latest step to maintain its position as operator of the Porgera gold mine, Barrick (Niugini) is taking its dispute with Papua New Guinea to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
Presenting the latest World Bank economic update for Papua New Guinea, PNG country economist Ilyas Sarsenov says its government has responded well to the challenges of COVID-19 but hard choices lie ahead.
Podcasting gets serious, WEF says developing countries need better access to trade finance, and blockchain strategy receives scepticism. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.