In brief: Deal to purchase Motukea for port relocation signed, and other business stories

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29 Oct 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

State Solicitor refuses approval for purchase of Motukea island land for port relocation, Confusion over Ok Tedi compensation payments, report says PNG state-owned enterprises under performing compared to Pacific counterparts. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bank of Papua New Guinea, Coca-Cola Amatil, Cott Oil and Gas, Curtain Bros, ExxonMobil PNG, InterOil Corporation, Mineral Resources Authority, Oil Search Ltd, Oro Province, Pacific Islands Forum, Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP), PNG Ports Corporation, WCB Resources

High interest rates a hurdle for investors, says Nambawan Super, and other business stories

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24 Sep 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Call for government to lower interest rates, inflation rises and Air Niugini reduces fuel surcharge. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, ANZ, Cott Oil and Gas, CPL Group, ExxonMobil PNG, Horizon Oil, Mineral Resources Authority, Nambawan Super, PNG Coffee, Solomon Islands, Trans Wonderland, World Bank

In brief: K2 billion boost for roads and bridges, and other business stories

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27 Aug 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Japan funding K2 billion for roads and bridges, the National Executive Council prevents PNG Power from defaulting on overdraft and PanAust buys 80% share of Frieda River project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anitua, BSP Financial Group, Glencore, Guangdong Rising Asset Management, Highlands Pacific, Konebada petrochemical park, Mineral Resources Authority, PanAust, PNG Power, Santos, St Barbara Ltd

In brief: National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, and other business stories

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30 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, National Airports Corporation releases commercial tenders at POM, and Cue Energy puts PNG assets on market. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Australian High Commission, Cue Energy Resources, Kumul Petroleum, Mineral Resources Authority, National Airports Corporation, National Roads Authority, Newcrest Mining, PNG Power

People moves: New Guinea Energy, Mineral Resources Authority

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8 May 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

A new CEO for New Guinea Energy, while Mineral Resources Authority confirms position.

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In brief: Government to invest in limestone production study, and other business stories

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7 May 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Study into limestone production in Simbu, PNG Power CEO reinstated and enquiry into coastal shipping costs. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Crater Gold Mining, Daewoo, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Lae Chamber of Commerce, Marengo Mining, Mineral Resources Authority, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICA), PNG Power, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Travel Air

In brief: Emergency declared in Porgera over illegal mining and other business stories

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30 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A state of emergency declared in Porgera over illegal mining, O’Neill promises to cancel illegal forestry leases and second LNG train about to begin production. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, ANZ, Bmobile Vodafone, ExxonMobil PNG, Mineral Resources Authority, Newcrest Mining, Oil Search Ltd, PNG Cocoa Coconut Institute, Ramu NiCo, St Barbara Ltd, Steamships, Total SA, Westpac

In brief: New air traffic management system, corruption case ‘victory’ and boost for remote areas communications.

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2 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A new national air traffic management system, Koim declares victory after jailing of MP on corruption charges and Tekikom and Digicel boost remote services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Central Land Ltd, Digicel, Fresh Produce Development Agency, Goodman Fielder, Investigation Taskforce Sweep, Mineral Resources Authority, PNG Air, PNG Power, Telikom PNG, tuna, Wilmar International

In brief: competition concerns over Oil Search, Bougainville mine and a review of bank charges

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19 Feb 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Competition concerns over Elk-Antelope share holdings, ABG keen to re-open Panguna and Treasurer orders bank charges review. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: ANZ, Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Barrick Gold, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Japanese International Cooperation Agency, Mineral Resources Authority, Newcrest Mining, Porgera Landowners Association, Talisman Energy, Total SA

In brief: Four new mining projects in the offing, Corruption Commission next year and other stories

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21 Nov 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Four new mines to come on stream within 10 years, Corruption Commission next year and other local and regional stories.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Fiji, Mineral Resources Authority, National Development Bank, Nautilus Minerals, Visa

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