People moves: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Digicel, K92 Mining, Capital Insurance Group, Nautilus Minerals, Association of Foresters of PNG

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A new MD at Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Digicel appoints a new CEO, senior K92 Mining appointments, MD of Capital Insurance Group resigns, a director of Nautilus Minerals resigns and a new executive at the Association of Foresters of PNG

In brief: Tourism brings in only US$105 million in the first half of 2017, and other business stories

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Tourism brings in only US$105 million in the first half of 2017, Lae businesses downturn about 30 per cent, says business leader, and SP Hunters win. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Frieda River partners go into arbitration, and other business stories

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Frieda River partners seek arbitration to resolve dispute, Livestock Development Corporation ‘defunct’ and food labelling remains an issue. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Policy flexibility needed for maturing mining industry says Nautilus Minerals CEO

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Mineral deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to develop and the mining industry is looking to the Papua New Guinean Government to deliver flexible policies that will benefit a maturing industry, Nautilus Minerals Chief Executive Officer, Mike Johnston tells Business Advantage PNG.

In Brief: More than 3000 candidates vie for parliament, and other business stories

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Over three thousand nominate for 2017 national elections, the moratorium on mining exploration in Bougainville is lifted, and cocoa farmers receive grants. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: ANZ Bank, Santos, Nautilus Minerals, Digicel

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A new senior appointment at the ANZ, Santos appoints VP to manage non-core assets, Nautilus board member resigns, promotion for Digicel PNG’s Marketing Manager.

People moves: Kumul Minerals, Ernst & Young, Nautilus Minerals, Clarke Energy

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A new chairman at Kumul Minerals, a new tax partner at Ernst & Young, Nautilus Minerals appoints a new Company Secretary, Clarke Energy appoints its first PNG Sales Manager

Nautilus Minerals working on restructure for Solwara 1, says CEO

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Ongoing uncertainty in the resources sector has led Nautilus Minerals to seek refinancing to secure the delivery of its Solwara 1 mining project, located in Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Sea. President and CEO Michael Johnston tells Business Advantage PNG there will be a delay in the delivery of the project.

In brief: Finance Minister Marape says economy ‘doing well’ and other business stories

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Finance minister Marape says PNG economy ‘doing well’, European Investment Bank invests in PNG for first time in 21 years and Memorandum of Agreements to be presented for seven copper and gold mines. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Nautilus Minerals edges closer to world’s first underwater mine

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It has been a long voyage, but Canada-listed copper-gold explorer Nautilus Minerals is on track to commence deep-sea mining operations at its Solwara 1 deposit in the Bismarck Sea, off Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG talks exclusively to CEO Mike Johnston about the project.