In brief: Highlands Pacific makes nickel discovery at Sewa Bay, and other business stories

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19 Aug 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Sewa Bay shows potential for Highlands Pacific, El Nino weather conditions to continue into 2016, and import ban on fruit and vegetables. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Barrick Gold, Highlands Pacific, International Energy Agency, InterOil Corporation, Kokoda Track, Marengo Mining, Nambawan Super, Newcrest Mining, PNG Power, Santos, Zijin Mining

Bright spots, but challenges remain for Papua New Guinea’s mining sector

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10 Jun 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Despite some positive developments for the mining sector in Papua New Guinea, the industry continues to face funding challenges for critical exploration activity, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum’s Greg Anderson tells Business Advantage PNG.

Filed Under: Features, Mining/petroleum Tagged With: Anglo American, Highlands Pacific, PanAust, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, PNG LNG, Wafi-Golpu

In brief: Business endorses new Papua New Guinea police chief, and other business stories

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3 Jun 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Business endorses new Police Commissioner, Kumul Flyover opens, and Oil Search chief says low prices are here to stay. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Barrick Gold, Fiji, Guangdong Rising Asset Management, Hawkins Group, Highlands Pacific, Kula Gold, National Development Bank, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Oil Search Ltd, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sime Darby, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Total SA, World Bank

Highlands Pacific continues unique path to Papua New Guinea mining success

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13 May 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

In the challenging environment facing Papua New Guinea’s mining industry, Highlands Pacific is standing out as a bright spot, after starting its Star Mountain exploration campaign with mining giant Anglo American. Business Advantage PNG talks with Managing Director John Gooding.

Filed Under: Company profiles, Features, Industry sectors, Mining/petroleum, Sections Tagged With: Anglo American, copper, gold, Highlands Pacific

In brief: PNG Ports seeks interest for design and construction of Motukea Island wharf, and other business stories

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22 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Motukea Island Port project expressions of interest called for, PM dismisses ‘secret deals’ with Rio Tinto, and Star Mountains project JV launches exploration campaign. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, Bishops, Enerpac, Fiji, Highlands Pacific, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, NASFUND, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), National Housing Corporation, Oil Search Ltd, Orion, PNG Ports Corporation, Rio Tinto, Searcher Seismics, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Steamships, Vanuatu

In brief: Oil Search adapts to changing market conditions, and other business stories

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25 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

LNG focus for Oil Search, ANZ warns on debt risk, and Barrick plans to offload Porgera mine. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anitua, ANZ, Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Barrick Gold, Department Trade Commerce and Industry, Digicel, Fiji Airways, Highlands Pacific, Indigenous Business Council of Papua New Guinea, Nautilus Minerals, Oil Search Ltd, PNG LNG, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, St Barbara Ltd, World Bank

In brief: Air Niugini expands services with Melanesian partnership, and other business stories

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18 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Air Niugini secures agreement with Air Vanuatu and Solomon Airlines, Cue Energy rejects takeover offer, and Steamships closes Highlands Highway operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anglo American, BSP Financial Group, Cott Oil and Gas, Cue Energy Resources, European Union, ExxonMobil PNG, Highlands Pacific, InterOil Corporation, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Nautilus Minerals, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, Sime Darby, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Steamships, Trukai Industries, Westpac

In brief: PNG LNG project reaches ‘financial completion’, and other business stories

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11 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNG LNG project satisfies financial agreements, PNG Ports profits double, and Indochine Mining raises funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, BSP Financial Group, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Coppermoly Ltd, ExxonMobil PNG, Highlands Pacific, Indochine Mining, Kula Gold, Mineral Resources Authority, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), PNG LNG, PNG Ports Corporation, Sime Darby, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Talisman Energy

In brief: the first stage of Lae’s port upgrade is completed, and other business stories

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14 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Lae port upgrade reaches milestone, Respol acquires Talisman Energy, and PNG forecast for significant economic growth. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Crater Gold Mining, Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Harmony Gold, Highlands Pacific, Institute of Banking and Business Management, InterOil Corporation, Kumul Petroleum, Lae port, Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Development Foundation, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Philippine Airlines, PNG Gas, PNG LNG, Respol, Santos, Talisman Energy, tuna

In brief: Conn says Port Moresby businesses have ‘lost hope’ in security in Papua New Guinea, and other business stories

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10 Dec 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Violence takes a toll on businesses in Papua New Guinea, Anglo American and Highlands Pacific form joint venture, and Sime Darby extends takeover deadline for NBPOL. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anglo American, Highlands Pacific, Kumul Gamechangers, Kumul Petroleum, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, Sime Darby, United Nations, World Health Organisation

Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

As part of extensive in-country research for the newly-released 2024 edition of the Business Advantage PNG annual magazine, our … [Read More...]

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

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Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

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A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab … [Read More...]

Futurist Chris Riddell announced as keynote speaker for 2024 PNG Investment Conference
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]
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.