Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Mining Rainbo Paita has commended the Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) joint venture initiative, describing it as a model that challenges existing industry norms and sets a higher standard for future resource projects in the country. “This challenges the status quo of all projects,” said Minister Paita. “Companies ...

Australian-listed explorer Augustus Minerals Ltd. (ASX: AUG) is positioning itself for a potential foothold in one of Papua New Guinea’s most storied mineral prospects, after executing a binding share-purchase agreement to acquire ACM Contract Mining PNG Ltd (ACMPNG), holder of a third-in-line exploration-licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project i...

Adyton Resources Corporation (TSX Venture: ADY) has confirmed the large scale of its Feni Gold-Copper Project in Papua New Guinea, following final assays from drill hole FDD005. The results also point to new high-priority targets that could further expand the project’s mineral potential. Drill hole FDD005 returned 158 metres at 0.72 grams per tonne gol...

South Pacific Metals Corp. has announced the discovery of new gold-copper mineralized zones at Golkona South, part of its Anga Project in Papua New Guinea. The Anga Project lies immediately northeast of, and contiguous with, K92 Mining’s tenements in the Kainantu District — a region widely recognised as one of PNG’s most prospective gold-copper belts. ...

K92 Mining Inc. has announced the first production of commercial-grade gold-copper-silver concentrate from its new 1.2 million tonnes per annum (tpa) Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant at the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, marking a major operational milestone for the Company. During the Official Inauguration Ceremony held on site on 16 October, ...

 K92 Mining Inc. announced strong production results for the third quarter of 2025 from its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, as the company continues to make progress on its major Stage 3 expansion. The company produced 44,323 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) during the quarter, including 42,244 ounces of gold, 1.3 million pounds of copper and 3...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has successfully completed the construction of a critical underground pump station project that improves mine water management, enhances safety and delivers significant cost savings. The project, which commenced in August 2024 and was completed in June 2025, was delivered incident-free and under budget, achieving a cost...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) marked a significant milestone with the successful signing of the 4th Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA), featuring new and improved terms that reinforce the company’s enduring commitment to the communities of Western Province and Papua New Guinea. The 4th CMCA delivers the largest increase in benefits in the agr...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has officially commissioned its new Mine Operations Workshop, a modern facility purpose-built to support the maintenance of the company’s recently introduced fleet of XDE 260 XCMG electric trucks. Named “Workshop 50” in recognition of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, the facility represents a major step...

The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) has commended the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) on the recent launch of the 2023 PNGEITI Annual Report. This annual report represents a signpost for the resources sector and a milestone in the industry’s collective commitment to transparent, accountable and responsible r...

The Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery has held a high-profile inquiry into the integrity of alluvial gold operations in Papua New Guinea, bringing together key state regulators and industry players for a series of presentations and Q&A sessions. The inquiry aims to address long-standing issues in the alluv...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has reported strong assay results from its expanded Phase 1 diamond drill program at the company’s flagship Wild Dog Project on New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea. The latest results include surface samples of up to 127 grams per tonne (g/t) gold equivalent (AuEq) and drilling intercepts grading as high as 11.1 g/t AuEq. Key...

South Pacific Metals Corp. has reported exciting new assay results from its Ontenu NE prospect in Papua New Guinea, with rock chip samples returning high grades of gold, copper and silver. The discovery, announced on 17 September, comes from the company’s Osena Project, located in the highly prospective Kainantu District. This region is already home to...

Weir, a mining technology company, has redesigned its market-leading heavy-duty submersible slurry pump to deliver reliable performance in the harshest slurry environments. Weir has made several design improvements to address the operational challenges miners face in submersible pumping applications. The WARMAN® SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry...

New Porgera Limited (NPL) continues to invest in the growth and professional development of its people, with a team of eight Employee Development (ED) trainers recently completing the Certificate IV in TAE (40122). The Certificate IV is a nationally recognised Australian qualification that equips trainers with the skills and knowledge to design, delive...

Geopacific Resources Ltd. (ASX: GPR) has reported encouraging new drilling results from its 100 percent-owned Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, including a potential new discovery adjacent to one of the site’s key deposits. The company is midway through a 30,000-metre drilling campaign designed to expand known gold resources and test multiple ...