Newcrest Mining has approved a A$280 million (K696 million) expansion of its Lihir mine, following board endorsement of its Phase 14A feasibility study. The decision is set to deliver higher gold production and may extend mine-life.
People Moves: Nasfund, Newcrest Mining, ANZ Bank, NAC, Vodafone, East West Transport, BAPNG, PNG Air
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New CEOs for Nasfund and ANZ Bank, Newcrest CEO retires, changes at National Airports Corporation, new GM for East West Transport and new marketing head at Vodafone PNG and
In brief: ICCC approves Telstra’s acquisition of Digicel and other business stories
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21 Feb 2022 by Leave a Comment
Green light for Telstra’s acquisition in Papua New Guinea, Newcrest posts disappointing six month results and flights to Lihir Island resume. The business news your need this week.
Newcrest Mining’s PNG head on Lihir, Wafi Golpu and its operations in Papua New Guinea
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Newcrest’s Chief Operating Officer PNG, Craig Jones, talks with Business Advantage PNG about the future of Lihir gold mine and Wafi-Golpu, and the impact COVID-19 has had on its operations.
People moves: Geopacific Resources, FX Business Centre PNG, Newcrest Mining
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Changes at Geopacific Resources, a new General Manager at FX Business Centre and Newcrest appoints Chief Financial Officer.
People moves: Newcrest Mining, High Arctic, Mayur Resources
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A new Chair for Newcrest and new CFOs for High Arctic and Mayur Resources.
Five reasons you should attend the 2021 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference online
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30 Aug 2021 by 1 Comment
The three-day 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference starts live-streaming at 9am on Tuesday 7 September. Andrew Wilkins, Publishing Director and conference host, Business Advantage International, outlines the reasons why this is the year to attend.
Newcrest Mining posts record profit
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Papua New Guinea’s largest gold miner, Newcrest Mining, has lodged record profits for the 12 months ending 30 June, thanks to higher gold and copper prices and lower operating costs.
In brief: vaccine rollout announced for Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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3 May 2021 by 2 Comments
Vaccine rollout announced for Papua New Guinea’s 22 provinces, Enga Electrification Project gets funding and Kumul Petroleum to seek funding for gas fields overseas. The news in brief.
Going strong: Lihir forecasts record gold production
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24 Feb 2021 by 1 Comment
Newcrest Mining says it can ‘unlock significant value’ at Lihir, Papua New Guinea’s biggest gold mine. David James takes a closer look at a mine forecast to produce over a million ounces a year.
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