Mining/petroleum

Newcrest approves Lihir mine expansion in Papua New Guinea

1 Feb 2023 by Mark Story 2 Comments

Newcrest Mining has approved a A$280 million (K696 million) expansion of its Lihir mine, following board endorsement of its Phase 14A feasibility study. The decision is set to deliver higher gold production and may extend mine-life.
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Marape flags new resources regime for Papua New Guinea

7 Dec 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Opening the 16th Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney, Prime Minister James Marape has warned investors that changes are coming to Papua New Guinea's resources regime.
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Papua New Guinea’s resources sector to gather in Sydney

23 Nov 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Next month's 16th Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney (5 to 7 December) will mark the event's return for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Business Advantage PNG previews what to expect.
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What business opportunities will flow from the Papua LNG project?

12 Oct 2022 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

More details have been revealed about the planned TotalEnergies-led Papua LNG gas project and how businesses can get involved.
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Kumul Petroleum moves to increase Papua New Guinea’s stake in PNG LNG project

27 Sep 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

State-owned Kumul Petroleum has made an offer to purchase a further five per cent of the PNG LNG project from Santos. The US$1.4 billion move looks set to position it to play a greater role in the future of Papua New Guinea's oil and gas sector with global LNG demand increasing.
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Mineral Resource Authority MD predicts strong copper and gold production for Papua New Guinea up to 2050

31 Aug 2022 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

If its two mining 'mega projects' – Wafi-Golpu and Frieda River – are delivered on schedule, Papua New Guinea will become one of the world's major copper producers over the next thirty years, according to Jerry Garry, Managing Director of the country's Mineral Resources Authority. However, he warns, PNG's dependence on mining exports looks set to come to an end shortly thereafter.
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TotalEnergies’ Papua LNG project finally moves into FEED in Papua New Guinea

28 Jul 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The progress of Papua New Guinea's next major gas project, Papua LNG, appears on schedule as operator TotalEnergies announces the project is entering its front end engineering and design (FEED) stage. The company is promoting the project's low carbon credentials.
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‘Shovel-ready’: Mayur Resources’ three projects in Papua New Guinea ready for finance

13 Jul 2022 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Mayur Resources' first three mineral projects in Papua New Guinea are now 'shovel-ready' and ready for financing, according to a letter to investors issued by Managing Director Paul Mulder this week. Mayur's low share price remains an issue, however.
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Supply chain causing major stress for Papua New Guinea’s businesses

13 Jul 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Global supply chain issues are having a major impact on many businesses in Papua New Guinea. Business leaders tell Business Advantage PNG that delivery delays and higher costs are causing some projects to be slowed or even postponed in key sectors. There are signs, however, that the global situation is improving.
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CEO Survey suggests PNG business is less bullish, but still planning to invest
The 2024 results of Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, are out. Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among PNG’s business leaders. Analysis of the survey data by Westpac has led to the creation of PNG’s first business […]
Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters
International branding expert Sergio Brodsky told delegates at the recent Innovation PNG 2023 conference why their organisation’s brand matters – and there’s a lot more to it than just your logo. The post Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters appeared first on Business Advantage International.
Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy. A full-day program featured four international keynote speakers presenting in person, including senior representatives from KPMG, Mastercard and Konica Minolta, augmented by […]

Mining/petroleum

Newcrest approves Lihir mine expansion in Papua New Guinea

Marape flags new resources regime for Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s resources sector to gather in Sydney

What business opportunities will flow from the Papua LNG project?

Kumul Petroleum moves to increase Papua New Guinea’s stake in PNG LNG project

Mineral Resource Authority MD predicts strong copper and gold production for Papua New Guinea up to 2050

TotalEnergies’ Papua LNG project finally moves into FEED in Papua New Guinea

‘Shovel-ready’: Mayur Resources’ three projects in Papua New Guinea ready for finance

Supply chain causing major stress for Papua New Guinea’s businesses

St Barbara opts for ‘strategic review’ of Simberi mine in Papua New Guinea

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