Twinza Oil (PNG) to progress Pasca LNG project, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister has said that a Supplementary Budget may be announced within the next few weeks, and the Coral Sea Cable project is nearing completion. Your weekly digest of business news.
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.
Reasons why superannuation is critical to building a strong organisational culture in Papua New Guinea
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19 Aug 2019 by Leave a Comment
Six Papua New Guinean companies discuss the benefits of superannuation contributions and share with Business Advantage PNG why it can help companies reduce attendance problems and increase loyalty through super.
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).
Aiming High: Papua New Guinea’s Hindenburg Wall
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25 Mar 2019 by Leave a Comment
Adrian Mathias reports on efforts to shine the spotlight on the Hindenburg Wall, one of Papua New Guinea’s hidden natural attractions.
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.
People moves: PanAust, Mineral Resources Authority, KPMG, Ok Tedi Mining, Judicial appointments
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16 Jan 2019 by Leave a Comment
Board and senior management changes at PanAust, a new Managing Director at the Mineral Resources Authority, a new Tax Partner at KPMG, Ok Tedi’s first female Mine Manager and judicial appointments for the National and Supreme Courts.
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.
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