Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) Safety Manager, Anna Ila was the proud recipient of the Leader of the Year Award at the ‘Women in Safety’ Awards in Sydney, Australia on November 27th. Women in Safety is a network of women who are safety professionals in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This network leads discussions on health and safety issues, c...

Steamships Trading Company Limited’s Managing Director, Rupert Bray, and Isikeli Taureka, Chief Executive Officer of Laba Holdings Limited, executed a Memorandum of Understanding that will lead to the creation of a new joint-venture company, Hebamo Transport. Hebamo Transport will focus specifically on logistical support to the resource industry. By co...

Santos is helping improve food security, quality of life and income opportunities for local farmers in its project impact areas through sustainable farming. In a partnership with Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) and PNG Mining & Petroleum Hospitality Services (PNGMPHS), Santos Sustainable Development and Community Affairs teams work with fam...

A solar mini grid will soon be lighting up classrooms, dormitories, and teachers’ housing in Pimaga. Access to the electricity provided through this mini grid will transform the educational experience of young people and teachers at the Pimaga Vocational Education and Training (VET) centre. “For the first time we will have access to power, to suppor...

Sykes Group, a leading name in the realm of dewatering pump solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the Sykes / Primax XH250. Developed with the distinct requirements of the mining and quarry industries in mind, the XH250 is set to revolutionise dewatering operations in these sectors. Mines and quarries are continually ex...

Thirty-three (33) women employees from Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) graduated with a certificate of participation in the Company’s RISE Program on November 22nd and 29th respectively in Tabubil. Due to the work rosters, the program hosted two graduation ceremonies to cater for all the participants while onsite. In April this year, OTML commenced the t...

The Weir Group PLC, a global mining technology leader, has completed a comprehensive study that highlights a significant opportunity to reduce energy use and emissions in comminution, the rock crushing process that is key to minerals extraction, and that consumes around 3% of the world’s electrical power each year1. The study shows that replacing conventi...

The Women in Maritime program, a partnership between Pacific Towing (PacTow), the Australian Government, Consort Express Lines and Swire shipping is pleased to recognise 8 young PNG women who have recently graduated as ‘Officers of the Watch’ in their pursuit of a seafaring career. The women, who were all cadets at PacTow, represent the second and third i...

Steamships and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany are pleased to announce a partnership to fund the redevelopment of Vula’a Elementary School in Hula, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. The joint effort will support the implementation of a community-based comprehensive redevelopment plan that includes the construction of a double classroom...

In the dynamic workplace environment of Papua New Guinea (PNG), first aid training is not only a responsible choice but also a legal requirement. St John Ambulance is passionate about teaching first aid because every life matters, and no one should suffer or die due to a lack of basic medical knowledge. By equipping the people of PNG with essential ...

Sago Network is a not for profit, PNG based organisation that partners directly with PNG businesses to deliver professional community development services for PNGs rural communities in need. The organisation's dual focus on community empowerment and business innovation exemplifies a forward-thinking model for transformative development.   Sago Netwo...

Portside Business Park is Steamships’ latest business venture, developed and managed by Pacific Palms Property (PPP), which aims to be the central hub for integrated solutions for businesses that build PNG. Strategically positioned in Port Moresby’s logistics, shipping, and industrial zone, Portside Business Park is 38 hectares of prime land with a secure...

PNG Forest Products is an industry leader in Engineered Wood Products across the South Pacific, Australasian and Southeast Asian regions. Their extensive range of products and services for the domestic and export markets include pressure treated pine timber and plywood; kit homes and prefabricated buildings; modular bridges and bridge decking; and project...

As businesses set their sights on Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) growing economy and its unique cultural diversity, there is a need arising for labour hire services which will be crucial in facilitating smooth entry into the PNG market and ensure the long-term success of offshore activities. Doing business in PNG is a unique opportunity, but one that require...

With the appointment of a new head of technical staffing services for the region, SGS is addressing the need for high quality personnel to drive project growth in Papua New Guinea’s resource and energy industries. In May 2023, SGS appointed highly experienced Brittany Shephard to lead its revamped technical staffing services department, focusing on pr...

About 30 minutes by boat from Port Moresby City lies Daugo (Fisherman) Island. Here, water has been essential for the community’s survival, with increased climate change weather patterns affecting the community of about 2,000 people. To that end, SOURCE Global and subcontractor TWL have delivered safe and quality drinking water to Daugo, generated from...