The PNG Resources Golden Expo, hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), will run this July at APEC Haus, and is free and open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Papua New Guineans are invited to explore, learn, and celebrate the vital role of the minerals and energy sector in the nation’s development.
The Golden Expo will be officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso on the evening of Monday, 7 July 2025, at APEC Haus.
This national exhibition will showcase how resource projects—and the Papua New Guineans working on them—have helped shape the country’s economic, social and infrastructure development since independence.
Through historical displays, storytelling and interactive experiences, visitors will trace the journey of the sector from early exploration to the present day, and look ahead to the future.
Some 30 companies and regulatory bodies will exhibit their histories and share how each has contributed in its own way to building Papua New Guinea over the last 50 years. A historical business exhibition of this scale has never been done before.
The Expo will highlight the contributions of landmark projects such as Panguna, Ok Tedi, Misima, Porgera, Kutubu, Lihir, Hidden Valley, Simberi, Kainantu, PNG LNG and others—while also sharing the personal stories of the people and communities behind them.
“This exhibition honours the pioneers, workers, landowners, community leaders, public servants, and companies who have built PNG through the development of PNG’s resource sector,” PNG President Anthony Smaré said. “It’s a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and to inspire future generations to step up to take the industry and PNG further into the future.”
The PNG Resources Golden Expo is free and open to the public for three weeks, and families, schools, and community groups are encouraged to attend. With daily activities such as school visits, interschool debates, and engaging displays, the Expo offers a unique opportunity for all Papua New Guineans to connect with the industry that has helped build the nation.
This month-long celebration begins with the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition, running from 7 to 31 July at APEC Haus. Key events include the Supplier Development Forum (10 July), the Resources Career Fair (17–18 July), Charity Golf Day (25 July), CANCONEX (28–30 July), and the PNG Resources Summit (31 July).
The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how mining and energy projects will continue to shape the country’s future over the next decade and beyond. It offers a window into the past and a door to the future, encouraging communities to envision a prosperous path forward.
“We encourage everyone to come and be part of this national celebration,” Mr Smaré said. “This is your story, your history, and your future—join us in celebrating the sector that continues to shape Papua New Guinea.”
