The resources and energy industry sustains the PNG economy, providing economic opportunities and social benefits to millions of Papua New Guinean stakeholders, in addition to contributing over 80% of PNG’s exports and over 25% of PNG’s GDP. It is appropriate that there be an annual event to bring all stakeholders together to celebrate the gains, share the...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) recently hosted an Industrial Wind-Down Media Function, providing a pivotal networking platform for the resources sector. Held in Port Moresby on March 22nd, the event attracted nearly 100 attendees, comprising members, stakeholders, and media representatives, facilitating strategic collab...

The 39th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo is set to bring together senior business and government representatives in an atmosphere away from the usual grind of daily business. Registrations are open for the event, which is to be held on Mon 13-Wed 15 May 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland. This eve...

The 39th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo is set to bring together senior business and government representatives in an atmosphere away from the usual grind of daily business. Registrations are open for the event, which is to be held on Mon 13-Wed 15 May 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland. This eve...

The PNG Industrial & Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference set to be bigger and better in 2024. The PNG Industrial & Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) is the premier event that brings together all sectors of the industrial, mining and resources industries into one location to create a marketplace where business is done....

With the 2023 PNG Resources & Energy Investment Conference commencing in a week’s time, preparations are on track for the event, with major project operators expected to highlight what is in store for PNG in the near future. Among organizations that will feature prominently is Santos Limited, who have confirmed the attendance of their Managing Dire...

A Window into PNG's Artistic Heritage For the first time, a mini art gallery will be established, dedicated to showcasing the rich arts and culture of Papua New Guinea (PNG). This exclusive gallery will display an array of PNG artefacts, offering delegates a unique opportunity to explore the diverse and vibrant artistic traditions of PNG. The gallery w...

Mr. Tom Palmer, President and CEO of the world’s largest gold miner, Newmont Corporation, and Mr. Kevin Gallagher, CEO of energy multinational Santos Limited, headline an unprecedented cast of global resource and energy company CEOs that will be speaking at the upcoming 2023 PNG Resources and Investment Conference in December.   They will be joined by CEO...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially confirmed that Papua New Guinea will take part in the 2025 Osaka World Exposition in Japan, an event set to host 150 countries and 25 international organisations. Prime Minister Marape emphasised that PNG's participation in this global event will have a significant impact, leading to diversification in the ex...

On October 16th & 17th, 2023, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Chamber of Mines and Petroleum will host the inaugural Papua New Guinea – Asia Investment Conference in the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong, with support of, and in partnership with, the National Government. The PNG Asia Investment Conference will feature Prime Minister Hon. James Marape an...

With less than two weeks to go before the start of the inaugural Community Affairs and National Content Conference and Expo (CANCONEX), activities in the host city of Lae, Morobe Province have ramped up feverishly in anticipation of the landmark conference.  With more than 700 business delegates expected to descend upon the city for the conference, the...

The experiences and impacts on social and economic ecosystems on local communities of mine closures of Bougainville and Porgera mines will feature during the program on Day 1 of CANCONEX in Lae on 28 August 2023. The Bougainville perspective will be presented by prominent Bougainvillean leaders Theresa Jaintong and Paul Nerau and the lessons from Porge...

With three weeks to go the start of the inaugural PNG Community Affairs and National Content Conference and Expo (CANCONEX), leading landowner Trustee company, Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has stepped in as a Principal Sponsor for the event, which take place from August 28th to 30th at the PNG University of Technology in Lae Morobe Provinc...

After a 4-year hiatus, the Extractive Industries Emergency Response Challenge (EIERC) will make a return in 2024. This was announced by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (“The Chamber”). At a recent Health Safety & Environment networking event, organized by the Chamber, Councilor and Newcrest Mining Lihir Country Manager, Stanley Komunt off...

For the seventh consecutive year, the PNG Industrial & Mining Resources Exhibition pulled out all the stops to deliver a successful event on the 21st to 22nd June 2023 and set a new benchmark with its number of participants. Throughout the years, the event has continued to serve as an essential and valuable meeting place for industry stakeholders ...

Community relations and national content, the heart beat of PNG benefits for local communities from any mineral and energy resource development in PNG, is set to take center stage at CANCONEX 2023, PNG’s first ever National Conference and Expo, organized by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum at PNG University of Technology Lae in August 2023. It is...