Kumul Minerals head: Wafi-Golpu contract to be completed by mid-2024

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Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director of state-owned miner Kumul Minerals Holdings, gives an update on the progress of the Wafi-Golpu mine project to Business Advantage PNG, and outlines the company’s strategy to consolidate some of Papua New Guinea’s smaller mining projects.

People moves: Air Niugini, BSP, Oceania Customs Organisation, Rural Airstrip Agency, Bougainville Copper, National Can Industries, Ok Tedi

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CEO leaves Air Niugini, Oceania Customs Organisation appoints Papua New Guinean as head, Rural Airstrip Agency (RAA) gets new CEO, Bougainville Copper Limited and National Can Industries Limited welcome new board members, and Ok Tedi Mining Limited confirms managerial appointment.

People moves: Bank of Papua New Guinea, PNG Chamber of Mines & Petroleum, Nambawan Super, OTML, Credit Corp, IFC

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Central bank welcomes a new Acting Governor, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum farewells Executive Director, Nambawan Super gets new board member, changes at Ok Tedi Mining, and Credit Corp announces staff changes.

People moves: Ok Tedi, Geopacific Resources, Data#3

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Senior resignations at Ok Tedi Mining and Geopacific Resources, while Data#3 appoints new CFO.

In brief: Morobe government to revisit Hidden Valley agreement and other stories

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The Morobe government to revisit Hidden Valley agreement, PNG DataCo still repairing the cables broken in the September earthquake and the Investment Promotion Authority to get a new online registry before the year ends. Business news in summary.

In brief: China to support Papua New Guinea’s Ihu Special Economic Zone and other business news

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China reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development of the Ihu Special Economic Zone, Vanimo Airport officially reopens, and Ok Tedi Mining to open a museum to highlight its history and legacy. The business news you need this week.

How to do business with Papua New Guinea’s major mines

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What opportunities are there to supply Papua New Guinea’s major mines and what do potential suppliers need to know before attempting to do business in the country’s mining sector? We asked procurement professionals at two of the country’s major mines, Ok Tedi and Porgera, during an online briefing this week.

In brief: PNGX partners with IFC and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange partners with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Prime Minister Marape calls for peace and order during the elections, and Telikom PNG warns about disruptions in services.

People moves: SP Brewery, OTML

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South Pacific Brewery (SP Brewery) appoints new Manager for its Lae plant and the Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) Board loses a member.

People moves: Bank of Papua New Guinea, Paradise Foods, Fortescue, OTML, Santos, MiBank, Credit Corp

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Changes at the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Paradise Foods announces new CEO, change at Fortescue Metals, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) welcomes new board member, Santos appoints Chief Financial Officer, MiBank gets Independent Directors, and Credit Corp announces Non-Executive Director.