Sandvik has introduced a fully autonomous, battery-electric surface drilling concept that demonstrates the company’s vision for the next generation of surface mining. Unveiled at Sandvik’s Future of Mining event in Tampere, Finland, the concept machine, known as Sami, showcases how AI, enhanced robotics, electrification and digital connectivity can wor...

Sandvik is introducing the Toro® TH663i I Gen2 underground truck, the latest evolution of its proven 63-metric-ton haulage platform. Developed through continuous improvement, operational experience and customer insight, the updated truck incorporates more than 30 enhancements designed to improve reliability, productivity, operator safety and total cost of...

Port Moresby, 2 September 2026. Westpac PNG has partnered with 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA) Overall Winner Anne-Shirley Korave and her organization, Queenpads, to donate 80 reusable menstrual hygiene packs to Haus Ruth, a safe house in Port Moresby supporting survivors of gender-based violence and their children. The donation was delive...

National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) chief executive officer Rajeev Sharma has received the 50th Anniversary King’s Medal in recognition of his 25 years of service in finance, accounting and corporate leadership in Papua New Guinea. Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, representing King Charles III, presented the medal to Sharma at Government ...

Steamships has committed PGK100,000 as a Gold sponsor of the 2026 Hiri Moale Festival, reinforcing the company’s support for the Motu Koita communities and the preservation of Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage. The sponsorship reflects Steamships’ long-standing relationship with the Motu Koita people, whose communities are closely connected to the c...

Another year, another exciting opportunity to welcome a new group of young learners to the Hastings Deering Port Moresby Business Centre. As part of Book Week 2026, children from Buk Bilong Pikinini visited our Port Moresby facilities for an educational and engaging tour, giving them a firsthand look at what we do. The children enjoyed an exciting t...

Papua New Guinea’s maritime future will depend not only on vessels and infrastructure, but also on the strength of the businesses that support the industry from within. Local capability — spanning technical service, equipment support and operational coordination — will be critical in building a more resilient and efficient maritime economy. This is where ...

BizPrint, a member of the Remington Group, has announced a major investment in the Konica Minolta AccurioPress C12010S, the first digital press of its kind to be installed in the Pacific region. The decision to bring the AccurioPress C12010S to Papua New Guinea reflects BizPrint's position within the Remington Group's technology ecosystem. As part of t...

For more than two decades, CE Group has delivered complex electrical and engineering projects across Australia and the Pacific, building a reputation for providing practical, end-to-end engineering solutions in some of the region's most challenging operating environments. From major mining operations and hospitals to water infrastructure and renewable ene...

Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) has welcomed progress on the new Cancer Treatment Facility and Kumul Petroleum National Heart Centre at Port Moresby General Hospital, while ordering a review of the stalled Surgical Ward project. The KPHL Board inspected the facilities during a site visit facilitated by PMGH Chief Executive Officer Paki Molume a...

New Porgera Limited (NPL) has launched a new legal scholarship aimed at developing the next generation of commercial lawyers in Papua New Guinea. The New Porgera Ltd Legal Scholarship was officially launched at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Law by NPL Country Manager Karo Maha and Deputy Dean of Planning Sumasy Singin. The programme...

The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) has surpassed K10 billion in net asset value (NAV) for the first time. As of June 30, 2026, the fund’s net assets stood at K10.25 billion, up from K9.45 billion at the end of 2025. Nasfund Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Sharma said the milestone reflected the fund’s prudent financial management, strong gove...

Byrnecut, one of the world’s leading underground mining contractors, has invested in a fleet of 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks and five raise boring systems to support its operations across Australia, Canada, West Africa and Southern Africa. Byrnecut’s latest investment includes four Sandvik DD422i development drills, four Toro® LH62...

Grade 12 science students from Kokopo Technical Secondary School gained firsthand exposure to aviation engineering during an educational visit to Tokua Airport in Rabaul, where Air Niugini engineers were replacing an engine on a Fokker 70 aircraft. The visit was organized as part of the school's Science and Technology learning program and gave students...

K92 Mining Inc. has committed PGK3 million in in-kind assistance to support Papua New Guinea government's response to El Niño-related impacts across Eastern Highlands and Morobe provinces and Usino-Bundi District in Madang Province. The assistance will target communities affected by prolonged dry conditions, water shortages, crop losses, food insecurit...

For ten years, Project Yumi has been making a difference in communities across Papua New Guinea, building partnerships, strengthening local capacity and delivering practical initiatives that continue to create lasting impact. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into an Australian-registered charity working alongside communities in 20 of Papua N...