O’Neill says India keen to buy PNG gas, industry divided over vegetable import ban, and Konebada Petroleum Park Authority signs feasibility study deal. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: India expresses interest in buying Papua New Guinea LNG, and other business news
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Papua New Guinea mining sector: not all bad news
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12 Aug 2015 by 1 Comment
The latest closure of the Ok Tedi mine reminds us that disruptions at major mining operations in Papua New Guinea are nothing new. While the closure is undoubtedly a setback, Business Advantage PNG’s survey of PNG’s other major mines suggests prospects for the mining sector are more positive.
In Brief: O’Neill urges Papua New Guinea to produce ‘more high-quality exports’, and other business stories
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More high-quality exports needed for PNG, new approaches will assist PNG in meeting energy demand, and Japan’s Pan Pacific expects copper recovery. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Ok Tedi mine closure could cost Papua New Guinea K2.7 billion
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5 Aug 2015 by 2 Comments
The El Nino weather pattern which has seen the temporary closure of the Ok Tedi mine could potentially last for up to a year, according to former senior PNG agriculture business executive, Bob Hansen, adding the loss of mining income could be as much as K2.77 billion a year.
In brief: BSP bid to buy Westpac Vanuatu rejected, and other business stories
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Vanuatu’s Reserve Bank rejects sale of Westpac Vanuatu to BSP, Airlines PNG invited to fly into Samoa and ‘show cause’ notice issued over slow progress of new Lae highway. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
How Papua New Guinea business is supporting the Pacific Games
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1 Jul 2015 by 1 Comment
This weekend, the Pacific Games commences in Port Moresby, attracting some 4000 athletes from across the Pacific, with events televised in each of the 24 participating countries. How has Papua New Guinea business made the most of the opportunity? Business Advantage PNG investigates.
Papua New Guinea Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2015: four new knights
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17 Jun 2015 by 2 Comments
Four new Knighthoods are among a total of 91 Papua New Guineans recognised by the Queen in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
In brief: mini-budget on the way for Papua New Guinea, and other business stories
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PNG Government likely to prepare mini-budget, Pacific Assurance Group urges Bank of PNG to lift restrictions, and Lihir mine temporarily ceases operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Ok Tedi Mining, PNG Rubber Board, PNGRFL, and more
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18 Mar 2015 by
A new MD for Ok Tedi Mining, appointees to the new PNG Rubber Board, an acting CEO for the PNGRFL and others appointments
In brief: Air Niugini expands services with Melanesian partnership, and other business stories
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Air Niugini secures agreement with Air Vanuatu and Solomon Airlines, Cue Energy rejects takeover offer, and Steamships closes Highlands Highway operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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