There’s every likelihood that a takeover of Newcrest Mining by Newmont Corporation will be completed by the end of this year. But how will this affect Newcrest’s Papua New Guinea-based assets – the Lihir gold mine and the Wafi-Golpu project?
Mega miner: Newcrest Mining finally agrees to tie the knot with Newmont
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24 May 2023 by 1 Comment
Latest agreement puts Wafi-Golpu copper/gold project back on track
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19 Apr 2023 by 4 Comments
A landmark memorandum of understanding between the PNG government and the Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture participants, Newcrest Mining and Harmony Gold, marks the key step towards the granting of a special mining lease for the Wafi-Golpu copper-gold mine, the application for which was first lodged back in August 2016.
Business-as-usual: Webuild is Lombrum Naval Base’s new head contractor
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17 Feb 2023 by 1 Comment
The K146 million redevelopment of Lombrum Naval Base in Manus Province is one of the significant infrastructure projects recently acquired by Italy’s Webuild for A$39 million (K94.3 million), following mounting financial problems confronting Australian engineering and construction group, Clough.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s banking sector gets ready for more competition and other business stories
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15 Feb 2023 by Leave a Comment
Central Bank awards in principle banking licence to Credit Corporation, Japanese delegation visits proposed Special Economic Zone locations in Papua New Guinea, and Newmont’s proposal to combine with Newcrest Mining. Your business news in summary.
Newcrest approves Lihir mine expansion in Papua New Guinea
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1 Feb 2023 by 1 Comment
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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20 Dec 2022 by Leave a Comment
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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2 Feb 2022 by Leave a Comment
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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15 Nov 2021 by Leave a Comment
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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6 Oct 2021 by Leave a Comment
A new Chair for Newcrest and new CFOs for High Arctic and Mayur Resources.
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