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Papua New Guinea falls in mining investment rankings

5 Mar 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is ranked as the tenth worst destination for investment in mining, according to the Fraser Institute’s Survey of Mining Companies 2020. Infrastructure and security were nominated as areas of particular concern.
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Mineral sands and sago: Mayur Resources grows portfolio in Papua New Guinea

3 Mar 2021 by David James 4 Comments

Mayur Resources’ mineral sands project at Orokolo Bay, Gulf Province, is close to commencing according to Managing Director Paul Mulder. He highlights the opportunities to Business Advantage PNG.
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Papua New Guinea facing a ’triple crisis’, says World Bank economist

3 Mar 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea has been dealing with a ’triple crisis’, according to Ilyas Sarsenov, Country Economist for the World Bank in PNG. Speaking at a Business Advantage PNG online briefing, he said that the economy has fallen well below previous growth forecasts.
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Obituary: Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare

2 Mar 2021 by Ronald J May Leave a Comment

With the death of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare – the man who led Papua New Guinea to independence in 1975 and became Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving member of parliament – the Pacific has lost one of its most prominent and respected leaders.
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Going strong: Lihir forecasts record gold production

24 Feb 2021 by David James 1 Comment

Newcrest Mining says it can ‘unlock significant value’ at Lihir, Papua New Guinea’s biggest gold mine. David James takes a closer look at a mine forecast to produce over a million ounces a year.
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Still a long way to go: business and economic recovery after COVID

22 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is experiencing similar stresses to other economies in the Pacific region due to the impact of COVID-19. Two reports, by the Asian Development Bank and Pacific Trade Invest, highlight both the impacts and a way to recovery.
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Lae’s SME Incubator Hub: Growing local talent one bootcamp at a time

22 Feb 2021 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Julliane Terry, owner of the consultancy firm Tok Stret Consulting, has launched business incubator hub in Lae to foster innovation in PNG's second city. 'When something is happening in Lae, you can rest assured the rest of the country will benefit,' she tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Air Niugini looks to gradually expand international services

17 Feb 2021 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

With its domestic services in Papua New Guinea close to pre-COVID levels, national carrier Air Niugini is now looking to increase its international services, as it continues to provide an international economic lifeline for the country.
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New laws, new projects, new power: Kumul Petroleum’s MD on Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and gas future

17 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

In this exclusive interview, Wapu Sonk, Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings, looks ahead to the next decade of Papua New Guinea's petroleum and gas sector.
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Smart young things: Papua New Guinea brightest minds at work [part 2]

15 Feb 2021 by Sylvia Pascoe 2 Comments

Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs are challenging the status quo and seeking new opportunities to embrace change, give back to the community and help PNG's economy thrive in the post-COVID world.
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Still a long way to go: business and economic recovery after COVID

Papua New Guinea is experiencing similar stresses to other economies in the Pacific region due to the impact of COVID-19. Two … [Read More...]

Stock exchange: Could a new levy stifle Papua New Guinea’s capital markets?

Papua New Guinea's Securities Commission, has gazetted a new levy on all transactions on the PNGX, the country's stock market. The … [Read More...]

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s founding father dies and other business stories

Two weeks of national mourning declared after Papua New Guinea's longest-serving Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare … [Read More...]

Mineral sands and sago: Mayur Resources grows portfolio in Papua New Guinea

Mayur Resources’ mineral sands project at Orokolo Bay, Gulf Province, is close to commencing according to Managing Director Paul … [Read More...]

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Air Niugini’s ‘Paradise’ magazine wins World Travel Award
As publisher of the Air Niugini’s inflight magazine, Paradise, we are proud to announce it has won the award for the best inflight magazine in Oceania in this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards. In winning, Paradise beat magazines from many of the region’s major airlines, including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tiger Air and Fiji Airways. The World Travel Awards, […]
A new magazine in the middle of COVID-19?!
Who would be crazy enough to launch a new magazine during a global pandemic? Guilty. The magazine is called PNG Now, and it's a brand new lifestyle magazine aimed at readers in the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The post A new magazine in the middle of COVID-19?! appeared first on Business Advantage […]

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Papua New Guinea falls in mining investment rankings

Mineral sands and sago: Mayur Resources grows portfolio in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea facing a ’triple crisis’, says World Bank economist

Obituary: Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare

Going strong: Lihir forecasts record gold production

Still a long way to go: business and economic recovery after COVID

Lae’s SME Incubator Hub: Growing local talent one bootcamp at a time

Air Niugini looks to gradually expand international services

New laws, new projects, new power: Kumul Petroleum’s MD on Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and gas future

Smart young things: Papua New Guinea brightest minds at work [part 2]

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