Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (ASX: PLA; PNGX: PLC) has announced a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to provide advisory support for its Phase 2 Central Cement Project in Central Province, Papua New Guinea. The collaboration marks a major step for PLC and PNG, as the project aim...

K92 Mining Inc. welcomed Dr Joseph Espi, Associate Professor and Divisional Leader of Earth Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), for a lecturer immersion visit at its Kainantu operations, strengthening the company’s ongoing collaboration with local universities. The visit forms part of K92’s School-to-Mine strategy and Memoranda of Un...

PNGX Group Limited (PNGX Group), the holding company of PNGX Markets Limited (PNGX), has welcomed Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) as a listed company on the Papua New Guinea stock exchange. Trading in PLC commenced at 10:00 a.m. on 15 December 2025, under the trading code PLC. PLC, incorporated in Singapore, is listing on PNGX as an exempt iss...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with the Papua New Guinea government for its Central Lime and Cement Project, a move officials described as a “sovereign milestone” after more than a decade of planning. The PDA, initialled by the State Negotiating Team representing the government, was publicly announc...

Frieda River Limited is pleased to announce that the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) has granted six environmental permits for the Frieda River Project, following a rigorous and comprehensive assessment process. The approvals represent a significant milestone for the Project and follow an extensive programme of environmental st...

New Porgera Ltd. (NPL) has submitted its three-year Training and Employment Plan to the Papua New Guinea National Training Council (NTC) at the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations. The 2026–28 plan, presented to NTC Director Kinsella Geoffrey on 26 November 2025, outlines NPL’s initiatives to strengthen workforce development through targeted ...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has entered a strategic national partnership with PowerChina PNG Limited (PowerChina) to advance the Orokolo Bay Industrial (Magnetite) Sands Project (OBP) in Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province. PowerChina has joined PLC’s wholly owned subsidiary, Mayur Iron PNG Limited, as the project’s development partner. The collaborat...

Prime Minister James Marape 29 November congratulated the Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) on its 50-year anniversary, describing the company as a “powerhouse” that “reflects the Papua New Guinean story of resilience and can-do attitude.” Speaking at a packed and well-decorated grand hall of the Hilton Hotel – one of MRDC’s investments in h...

 The Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNG EITI) National Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Auditor-General (AGO) to strengthen collaboration among government reporting agencies and enhance the quality of data in EITI reports. The MOU was signed on 28 November 2025 in Port Mo...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has provided an update on construction progress at its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Papua New Guinea, reporting that activities remain on schedule and within budget. Construction continues to gain momentum across earthworks, wharf construction, access infrastructure, and early-stage processing facilities. Key highlig...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. (LMEL), creating a formal platform for consultation on major development priorities across the region. President Ishmael Toroama described the agreement as an important milestone, saying the framework will enable Bougainville to ex...

Listed Australian miner Augustus Minerals Ltd has moved to expand its exploration footprint in Papua New Guinea with a new application for an exploration licence in the Vanapa River region, about 35 kilometres north of Port Moresby. The application, ELA2955, covers 1,906 square kilometres in the highly prospective New Guinea Metallogenic Belt, one of the ...

Papua New Guinea’s small-scale mining sector continues to provide some of the strongest direct economic benefits to landowners, enabling families to build livelihoods, invest in businesses and uplift their communities, according to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). This message took centre stage on13 November as the MRA celebrated the 15th anniver...

The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has strengthened its efforts to improve leadership and governance among mining project communities, successfully delivering a comprehensive two-week training programme for landowner leaders of the Hidden Valley mine. Thirty landowner representatives completed the intensive programme, held from 27 October to 5 Novem...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is proud to announce the completion of its Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) 2026–2033 signing, marking a significant milestone in its enduring partnership with communities across the CMCA regions of Western Province. The signing of the revised agreement was carried out through concurrent ceremonies across la...

Tolu Minerals Limited has reported strong progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine (TGM) and outlined plans for growth in the coming year. The company has launched its “Destination 2026” strategy, presenting its development plans to investors at major industry events in the United States, including the 2025 Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek and the Mini...