Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to announce Mineral Resources Development Company as a Platinum sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week scheduled to take place from 28th-31st July 2025 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby.
As the leading convener of strategic and inclusive platforms in the resource sector, PNG CORE continues to bring together landowners, communities, government, private sector, academia, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and shape the future of Papua New Guinea’s development. This work is made possible through the support of committed stakeholders like MRDC, whose sponsorship enables the delivery of high-impact events such as PNG Resources Week.
MRDC’s renewed sponsorship—under the theme “50 Years of Resources Building PNG Communities”—reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainable development and the empowerment of landowner communities. Since 2018, MRDC has invested nearly K80 million in community infrastructure projects through its Community Investment Trust Fund (CITF). These investments include building infrastructures for education, health, social and economic programs, and renewable resources. These efforts complement government services to improve the quality of life in communities impacted by resource projects.
PNG CORE Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Pansy Taueni-Sialis, welcomed the sponsorship stating, “We thank MRDC for coming on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week. Their support enables PNG CORE to continue creating platforms that unite stakeholders and spark transformative conversations. MRDC’s work in reinvesting in communities and advocating for landowner interests resonates strongly with our mission to capture the hearts and minds of Papua New Guineans. Together, we are building a legacy of pride, progress, and partnership in the resource sector.”
“We have been a long-standing partner of PNG CORE and a major sponsor of its initiatives. The event is an important platform for our landowners to engage, share experiences, and collaborate in areas of mutual interest”, states Mineral Resources Development Company Managing Director Augustine Mano.
The 2025 PNG Resources Week will bring together stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, civil society, and academia to drive meaningful dialogue, foster innovation, and shape the future of PNG’s resource industry.
Finally, the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition will also be a central feature of its July jubileethemed celebrations—marking half a century of progress in PNG’s resource industries.
