There’s every likelihood that a takeover of Newcrest Mining by Newmont Corporation will be completed by the end of this year. But how will this affect Newcrest’s Papua New Guinea-based assets – the Lihir gold mine and the Wafi-Golpu project?
Mega miner: Newcrest Mining finally agrees to tie the knot with Newmont
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24 May 2023 by 1 Comment
Latest agreement puts Wafi-Golpu copper/gold project back on track
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19 Apr 2023 by 4 Comments
A landmark memorandum of understanding between the PNG government and the Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture participants, Newcrest Mining and Harmony Gold, marks the key step towards the granting of a special mining lease for the Wafi-Golpu copper-gold mine, the application for which was first lodged back in August 2016.
Economic update 2023: Papua New Guinea’s year of gearing up
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28 Mar 2023 by 2 Comments
With the worst of the COVID pandemic behind it, Papua New Guinea is preparing itself for a decade of sustained economic growth. While the investments that will drive this growth are still being finalised, business leaders tell Business Advantage PNG the country is already starting to get ready.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s banking sector gets ready for more competition and other business stories
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15 Feb 2023 by Leave a Comment
Central Bank awards in principle banking licence to Credit Corporation, Japanese delegation visits proposed Special Economic Zone locations in Papua New Guinea, and Newmont’s proposal to combine with Newcrest Mining. Your business news in summary.
Newcrest approves Lihir mine expansion in Papua New Guinea
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1 Feb 2023 by 1 Comment
Newcrest Mining has approved a A$280 million (K696 million) expansion of its Lihir mine, following board endorsement of its Phase 14A feasibility study. The decision is set to deliver higher gold production and may extend mine-life.
In brief: Morobe government to revisit Hidden Valley agreement and other stories
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9 Nov 2022 by Leave a Comment
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: New Porgera Limited close to applying for special mining lease and other stories
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12 Oct 2022 by Leave a Comment
Barrick executives visit Papua New Guinea for talks about a Special Mining Lease for Porgera, PNG welcomes back cruise ships, and Department of Trade and Investment to become a ‘one-stop shop’ for foreign investments. Your business news in a nutshell.
In brief: Wafi-Golpu agreement to contain risk funding provisions and other business stories
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27 Sep 2022 by Leave a Comment
Morobe Governor says Wafi-Golpu agreement will contain risk funding provisions, internet cable breakages set to take months to fix, and superannuation fund puts pressure on government over rent arrears. The business news you need today.
In brief: Barrick’s boss visits Papua New Guinea to talk about Porgera and other business stories
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28 Jul 2022 by Leave a Comment
Barrick says ‘all we need is for a shareholders agreement’ to restart Porgera, Air Niugini outperforms Australian airlines, and Harmony Gold indicates Wafi-Golpu’s negotiations continue to progress. The business news you need.
In brief: Wafi-Golpu mine negotiations reach ‘final leg’ and other business news
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15 Jun 2022 by Leave a Comment
MRA head says Wafi-Golpu mine negotiations are in their ‘final leg’, fuel prices expected to increase and coffee prices expected to drop. The business news you need this morning.
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