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Bougainville Copper Limited CEO shares plans for Panguna mine redevelopment
The Autonomous Bougainville Government now has majority control of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) and the Panguna mine after the PNG government formally handed over its share in June. In this interview with Business Advantage PNG, BCL CEO Johnny Auna shares key milestones for the multi-billion dollar redevelopment of the historic copper mine.
Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Interviews
Four questions with the new CEO of PNG Power, Paul Bayly
Paul Bayly was appointed to the hot seat as chief executive officer of PNG Power Ltd (PPL) in March 2025. Ahead of his appearance at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference, the New Zealand national sits down with Business Advantage PNG to share how he plans to address the challenges facing the state-owned utility.
Green Finance Centre head on increasing potential for sustainable lending in PNG
The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Green Finance Centre was established in 2024 to encourage financial institutions to fund sustainability-related projects. The centre’s head Mohinesh Prasad shares the progress being made on green finance – and its potential to boost PNG’s economy.
Editorial
Conference presents a decade of business opportunity in Papua New Guinea
While Papua New Guinea joining Australia’s National Rugby League competition in 2028 might be taking up column inches in Australian newspapers, the bigger story belongs in the business pages.
Economy/investment
Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise
Recent data indicates visitors to Papua New Guinea are spending more than previously, as key hoteliers in Port Moresby embark on major renovation and expansion plans.
Opinion and analysis
What steps does Papua New Guinea need to take to avoid greylisting?
At this stage, it appears that Papua New Guinea will likely be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force in early 2026. Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s South Pacific practice, shares what PNG has done so far on greylisting, and the steps the country still must take to address this very serious risk.
People moves
People Moves: Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL), Westpac PNG
New chairman for KPHL, new board members for Westpac PNG.
LIfestyle
Backyard cricket: the village at the centre of Papua New Guinea’s T20 ambitions
Lemach Lavari reports on the little village with a big cricketing heart located within the boundaries of Port Moresby.
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Latest News
Bougainville Copper Limited CEO shares plans for Panguna mine redevelopment
The Autonomous Bougainville Government now has majority control of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) and the Panguna mine after the PNG government formally handed over its share in June. In this interview with Business Advantage PNG, BCL CEO Johnny Auna shares key milestones for the multi-billion dollar redevelopment of the historic copper mine.
Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Features
Papua New Guinea SOE reforms show progress, but work remains: ADB expert
Papua New Guinea has taken positive steps to improve the performance of its state-owned enterprises, but further reforms are needed to deliver lasting gains, Laure Darcy, one of the Asian Development Bank’s leading SOE experts for the Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG.
Opinion
What steps does Papua New Guinea need to take to avoid greylisting?
At this stage, it appears that Papua New Guinea will likely be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force in early 2026. Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s South Pacific practice, shares what PNG has done so far on greylisting, and the steps the country still must take to address this very serious risk.
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