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Frieda River mine expands into Sepik Development Project

11 Feb 2019 by 3 Comments
The US$8 billion (K26.5 billion) Sepik Development Project at Frieda River will create 'a new economic corridor' in PNG's northwest. Developer PanAust is suggesting it could give employment to about 5000 people during construction and increase Papua New Guinea’s GDP by K90 billion over 40 years.
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Global mining industry still recovering from a ‘great big party’

8 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
The global mining industry is still in a 'big hangover', says Newcrest Mining's Chief Development Officer, Michael Nossal. He tells an industry event that improving productivity is now the name of the game, as the industry waits for the interest from investors to return.
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Papua New Guinea’s fiscal regime for resources projects ‘fair,’ says Santos GM

29 Jan 2019 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea has a ‘fair and reasonable’ fiscal regime for resources when compared with its neighbours Australia and Indonesia, according to John Chambers, General Manager PNG for Santos. He outlines three approaches used around the world to deliver benefits from projects.
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MOU signed for Wafi-Golpu copper-gold mine in Papua New Guinea

21 Dec 2018 by 2 Comments
Developers Newcrest Mining and Harmony Gold have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Papua New Guinea Government for the development of the Wafi-Golpu copper-gold mine in PNG's Morobe Province. While the MOU indicates negotiations are proceeding well, there is still plenty of work to be done before the project gets a green light from government, local communities and investors.
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