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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
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.
Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. We speak with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s PNG Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business.
Editorial
Editorial: Mergers and acquisitions activity in Papua New Guinea set to increase
Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission is set for a busy few months, as the country looks set for a higher-than-usual level of mergers-and-acquisitions activity. Beyond M&A, there are other developments for investors to look forward to as well.
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: NICTA, K92 Mining
New board members for the National Information and Communications Technology Authority, retirement at K92 Mining.
LIfestyle
Cafe review: Host, Port Moresby
Robert Hamilton-Jones looks at a Port Moresby all-day cafe hidden within the Hilton Residences.
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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
Mobile wallets making moves in Papua New Guinea
As more institutions are considering ways to connect to the unbanked population of Papua New Guinea, mobile wallets are emerging as a potential game changer for the sector. Charlotte Armstrong examines the key players in PNG’s mobile money market.
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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