Mining/petroleum

Five questions for Puma Energy’s Hulala Tokome

14 Apr 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Puma Energy is Papua New Guinea's largest fuel importer and operates the country's only oil refinery. In this exclusive interview, Puma's PNG Country Manager Hulala Tokome reveals how it is changing its business model in PNG.
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Barrick Gold and Papua New Guinea Government strike new deal over Porgera

12 Apr 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

The Porgera gold mine in Enga Prince looks set to reopen later this year after the Papua New Guinea Government and mine operator Barrick Gold reached a 'binding framework agreement' to share future benefits from the mine and boost local ownership.
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Oil Search’s MD talks about the next wave of gas projects in Papua New Guinea

6 Apr 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Oil Search is a key partner in the next wave of gas projects in Papua New Guinea but has faced a tough year. Business Advantage PNG speaks with Managing Director Dr Keiran Wulff on the company’s future in PNG and the rich potential of its gas reserves.
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The P’nyang effect: Fitch downgrades Papua New Guinea’s LNG export projections

15 Mar 2021 by David James 2 Comments

The delaying of negotiations over ExxonMobil’s proposed plan to develop the P’nyang gas field has led analyst Fitch Solutions to downgrade Papua New Guinea’s LNG export projections.
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Papua New Guinea falls in mining investment rankings

5 Mar 2021 by David James 1 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 6 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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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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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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Total SA and Papua New Guinea sign key agreement for Papua LNG to move forward

12 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The long-awaited signing of the Fiscal Stability Agreement between the Papua New Guinea government and Total SA has been announced. It opens to the way for the project to go forward.
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Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

9 Feb 2021 by David James 4 Comments

The Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture has released new information on its proposed DSTP method of tailings disposal for the planned Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea. The move is designed to allay environmental concerns, including those expressed by Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu.
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From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program Director
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
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Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]

Mining/petroleum

Five questions for Puma Energy’s Hulala Tokome

Barrick Gold and Papua New Guinea Government strike new deal over Porgera

Oil Search’s MD talks about the next wave of gas projects in Papua New Guinea

The P’nyang effect: Fitch downgrades Papua New Guinea’s LNG export projections

Papua New Guinea falls in mining investment rankings

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

Going strong: Lihir forecasts record gold production

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

Total SA and Papua New Guinea sign key agreement for Papua LNG to move forward

Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

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