The Minister for Agriculture puts measures in place to stop the spread of the African swine fever and protect the pork industry, Prime Minister James Marape announces stimulus package and ICCC monitors shops to avoid price spikes in essential items. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
In brief: African swine fever reaches Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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Changes to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act ‘imminent’
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28 Aug 2019 by Leave a Comment
Proposed changes to the Mining Act are likely to go to Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet ‘in the next few weeks,’ according to Peter Graham, Managing Director of Ok Tedi Mining.
Life in Papua New Guinea after Ok Tedi
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3 May 2019 by Leave a Comment
As the Ok Tedi gold and copper mine nears the end of its current mine life, the Ok Tedi Development Foundation has launched a five-year plan to create economic self-reliance for the people of Western Province. Kevin McQuillan reports.
Papua New Guinea state loses US$1.4 billion PNGSDP legal battle
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5 Apr 2019 by 1 Comment
The State of Papua New Guinea has lost its attempt in the Singapore High Court to wrest control of the remaining assets of PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd (PNGSDP), worth US$1.4 billion (K4.72 billion).
Ok Tedi ramping up exploration
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15 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
With only 10 years of estimated current mine life, Ok Tedi Mining is working hard to optimise production and maximise profit at Papua New Guinea’s largest copper mine, says CEO Peter Graham.
In brief: Government seeks more revenue from fishing, and other business stories
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24 Jul 2018 by Leave a Comment
Government to seek more revenue from fishing, three provinces to be granted autonomous status and the Government claims the right to acquire land for the Highlands Highway construction work. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Ok Tedi has moved from ‘death row’ to a ‘sweet spot’, says CEO
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12 Jun 2018 by 2 Comments
The Chief Executive of copper and gold producer Ok Tedi Mining, Peter Graham, believes the Papua New Guinean company will enjoy a ‘sweet spot’ in the next few years. He says efficiency gains have substantially improved the mine’s competitiveness.
In brief: Oil Search says there is ‘distribution’ problem with payouts, and other business news
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15 May 2018 by Leave a Comment
Oil Search acknowledges problems with payouts, Frabelle denies shut down and the ICCC starts legal proceedings against Steamships. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Ok Tedi likely to have extended mine life, says CEO
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14 Feb 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Chief Executive of Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi mine, Peter Graham, tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is now in the top quartile of global copper producers. He says revised company estimates indicate the mine—for many years one of PNG’s major sources of foreign exchange—should have a longer life. The company responsible for PNG’s largest operational mine is considering the […]
In brief: Asian Development Bank downgrades Papua New Guinea’s growth outlook, and other business stories
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6 Apr 2016 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s growth forecast downgraded by Asian Development Bank, Bank of PNG says growth this year will partly be driven by non-mineral sector activity, plus claims PNG’s global corruption rating will depend on government commitment to accountability. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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