The Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has outlined a plan of greater government involvement in Papua New Guinea’s industrial development. In a speech to the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo in Port Moresby O’Neill described the need both to broaden the industry base and to move some industries up the value chain.
Sticking points in Mining Act yet to be resolved, says Mining Minister Byron Chan
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9 Jan 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Minister for Mining, Byron Chan, says that the amendments to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act are ‘complete’. But he tells Business Advantage PNG that there are some contentious issues.
Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea could operate for over three decades, says project director
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14 Dec 2016 by 6 Comments
The Wafi-Golpu project can be ‘multi-generational’ according to Bryan Bailie, Executive Project Director of the Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture. He told the PNG Mineral and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney that the intention is to roll out the project in stages.
Resources sector needs legislation that will position it for the future: Chamber
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1 Mar 2016 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea’s approach to mining and resources legislation, currently under review, will be critical to positioning the country for the next upswing in prices, claims Greg Anderson, executive director of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum.
‘Robust investment case’ for Papua New Guinea’s Wafi-Golpu gold project, say venture partners
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17 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
The latest feasibility study of the proposed Wafi-Golpu copper and gold project confirms ‘a robust investment case-one which supports proceeding with the project’, says joint venture partner.
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: Port Moresby Chamber backs Northern Australia development for Papua New Guinea, and other business stories
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24 Jun 2015 by 1 Comment
Port Moresby Chamber applauds development of Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea well-placed on global LNG stage, and SP Brewery launches new brew. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Bright spots, but challenges remain for Papua New Guinea’s mining sector
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10 Jun 2015 by Leave a Comment
Despite some positive developments for the mining sector in Papua New Guinea, the industry continues to face funding challenges for critical exploration activity, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum’s Greg Anderson tells Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea Business Council members concerned at lack of foreign currency
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24 Mar 2015 by 1 Comment
The President of the Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Council says his members have expressed concern to Prime Minister they are unable to source enough foreign currency.
Wafi-Golpu project set for production by end of decade
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11 Feb 2015 by
The Wafi-Golpu gold-copper project in Morobe Province is a bright spot in an otherwise tight mining environment. The Morobe Mining Joint Venture partners believe it will be one of the world’s lowest cost gold projects, and expects production to begin in 2020.
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