Lihir most productive mine, apprentice of the year named, and a public-private partnership for power in Hela. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. Lihir Gold Mine in the New Ireland Province has topped the mining sector in the country as the most productive mine, according to Mining Minister Johnson Tuke. ‘In 2017, it […]
In brief: Lihir most productive mine in PNG, and other business stories
4 Dec 2018 by Leave a Comment
Opinion: Papua New Guinea could provide a model for the developing world says Oil Search MD Botten
26 Nov 2018 by 1 Comment
Peter Botten, Managing Director of Oil Search, says including communities in the development agenda is a way that resource developers can engage with governments and other stakeholders. He explains that what his company has done in PNG can be a model for other developing countries.
Prime Minister O’Neill tells APEC CEO Summit maintaining international trade rules critical
20 Nov 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Prime Minister Peter O’Neill gave an upbeat take on the Papua New Guinea economy when opening the APEC CEO Summit. He pointed to the need for consistent trade rules, strong engagement with civil society and the community, and a focus on the opportunities offered by the digital economy.
In brief: PNG Power’s APEC commitment, and other business stories
30 Oct 2018 by Leave a Comment
Oil Search’s strong result, PNG Power promises, and a loan agreement for Crater Gold Mining. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Abel to present on economic integration, and other business news
9 Oct 2018 by Leave a Comment
Abel on economic integration, renewable energy transition by 2050 and a K2m commitment to revive Goilala coffee. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Ramu NiCo announces K4.8b expansion plans, and other business news
2 Oct 2018 by Leave a Comment
Ramu NiCo announces expansion, Kina Bank celebrates innovation award, and Frieda River Project Accord signed. A weekly digest of the latest business news.
‘Encouraging’ gas find likely to boost Papua New Guinea LNG expansion as China locks in long-term contract
5 Sep 2018 by 1 Comment
Analysis of test results from a potentially new LNG find at the Barikewa-3 well in the Papua New Guinea Forelands is underway but it’s too early to say how that gas will be commercialised, according to well operator, Oil Search. Meanwhile, the signing of a long-term contract for gas from PNG with China confirms demand for gas from China will continue well into the 2020s.
In brief: Foreign exchange inflows improving, and other business news
28 Aug 2018 by Leave a Comment
Foreign exchange inflows improving, Moni Plus opens in Lae, and changes to boards of government-owned businesses. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In Brief: Oil Search makes gas discovery and other business news
12 Jun 2018 by 1 Comment
A new gas discovery by Oil Search, special economic zone proposed for West Sepik province and new climate deal inked. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Kumul Petroleum MD believes ‘step change’ needed to achieve electrification targets in Papua New Guiea
22 May 2018 by 1 Comment
The Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings (KPH), Wapu Sonk, believes a ‘step change’ is needed in the electrification of Papua New Guinea. He argues that some gas production should be reserved for domestic production.
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