South Pacific Metals Corp has identified new copper-gold targets outside the existing mineral resource at its Kili Teke project in Hela province, Papua New Guinea, after surface sampling returned up to 12.8 percent copper, 0.30 grams of gold per tonne and 104 grams of silver per tonne. The company said the results from its first-phase exploration progr...

Great Pacific Gold Corp has confirmed broad, shallow gold mineralisation at the Kavasuki target in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province, identifying a priority near-surface exploration window across its Wild Dog Project. The company said its maiden diamond drilling programme at Kavasuki returned multiple broad gold intersections, including 58.9...

Geopacific Resources Ltd has reported a series of significant high-grade gold intersections from its latest drilling programme at the 1.98-million-ounce Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, highlighting potential for resource growth and an extension of mine life. The Australian-listed company said results from 29 reverse-circulation and diamond d...

South Pacific Metals Corp has extended the confirmed mineralised strike length of its Megabe prospect in Papua New Guinea to more than 300 metres, with drilling indicating that the structures remain open along strike and at depth. The Vancouver-based explorer said all five holes drilled at its 100%-owned Osena Project, immediately southwest of K92 Mini...

The long-awaited Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the Simberi Mining Project has finally been signed, marking a significant milestone for the Simberi and wider Tabar Island communities after three decades of negotiations and delays. The agreement was signed on Aug. 28, 2026, at the New Ireland Provincial Government Assembly in Kavieng, bringin...

Tolu Minerals Limited (TML) has recorded a significant improvement in its underground operations following a notable increase in production under new Underground Leadership at the Tolukuma site. The improved performance reflects the continued commitment, teamwork and dedication of the underground workforce, whose efforts have contributed to significant...

Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. is maintaining mining and processing operations despite dry weather conditions and lower-than-normal water levels on the Fly River, the company said. Ok Tedi said it is closely monitoring river conditions and has activated contingency measures to maintain the supply of fuel, critical consumables, equipment and other operational requ...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has expanded the interpreted footprint of two high-grade gold vein systems at its Wild Dog Project in East New Britain following new mapping and channel-sampling results. The company said its latest work at the Elamaraka and Kargalio vein systems had identified additional mineralized quartz-sulphide veins beyond historically ma...

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Production of contained nickel at the Ramu Nickel-Cobalt operation in Papua New Guinea fell 4% in the second quarter of 2026, while nickel and cobalt sales increased and prices strengthened, according to Nickel 28 Capital Corp. Ramu produced 8,234 tonnes of contained nickel in mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) in the th...

K92 Mining Inc. has appointed President and Chief Operating Officer David Medilek as chief executive officer and director, succeeding John Lewins as the company prepares for its next phase of growth at the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea. The leadership transition will take effect on Oct. 1, 2026, with Lewins stepping down as CEO to become non-e...

Papua New Guinea's Mining Minister Solen Loifa has cleared the way for the revised Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the Hidden Valley Mining Project to be signed, saying concerns raised by Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr. do not warrant any further delay. Loifa said the concerns had been assessed against applicable laws, government policies, administra...

K92 Mining Inc has reported a 116% increase in quarterly net income to US$84.6 million, as its Kainantu operations in Papua New Guinea delivered record ore processing and mine development during the second quarter. The Vancouver-based miner reported revenue of US$205.2 million for the three months ended June 30, up 113% from the same period in 2025. Ne...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government has removed 30 Chinese nationals from a suspected illegal mining site in Kopani following a joint enforcement operation involving police, immigration and mining authorities. The operation was conducted at about 4 a.m. Sunday by officers from the Bougainville Police Service in Arawa and Buka, together with official...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has begun diamond drilling at the Magiabe Vein target within its flagship Wild Dog Project in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, after completing its maiden drilling campaign at the Kasie Ridge prospect. The company said one of its two diamond drill rigs had been relocated to Magiabe, the fourth exploration target to ...

Autonomous Bougainville Government President and Mining & Petroleum Minister Ishmael Toroama has issued the LSML-01 Preparatory Works and Feasibility Commencement Certificate to Bougainville Minerals Ltd, allowing initial technical and feasibility activities to begin for the proposed redevelopment of the Panguna mine. The certificate, presented to ...

Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. (OTML) says it continues to operate safely and maintain production despite dry weather conditions affecting parts of Papua New Guinea and disrupting transport along the Fly River. The company said it is closely monitoring the impact of the dry conditions, which have lowered river levels and limited normal freight movements on sectio...