Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) recently renewed its Special Mining Lease (SML) 1 (0), gaining an additional 20-year lease term from 2022 to 2042. This is the second SML 1 (0) lease term extension for OTML. During the momentous event on 23th April, the Minister for Mining, Hon. Muguwa Dilu, encapsulated the rich history, significant achievements, and ...

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru whilst officially launching the Lihir Investment Fund (LIF) in Lihir, New Ireland Province, challenged the current generation of Lihir to think of the next generation post mine closure. Minister Maru said: “I have a fear that when all the gold in Lihir runs out, Lihir will become ju...

Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has welcomed Mayur Resources Ltd securing funding of US$155 million (K540 million) to complete the Central Lime Project (CLP) at Kido in Central Province. He made the welcome recently after Mayur announced to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) that it has secured the funding to complete Papua New Guinea’s...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is proud to announce a record production result for the first quarter of 2024, with an achievement of 26,114 dry metric tonnes (dmt) of copper (Cu), marking a substantial increase of 61% compared to the same period last year which was 16,265 dmt. This record production has been complemented with a safe start to the year wi...

Mayur Resources Limited is pleased to confirm that it has executed definitive debt financing agreements with Appian Capital Advisory LLP (Appian) for a total of approximately US$115 million. This financing, combined with Vision Blue Resources’ (Vision Blue) proposed equity investment into the project of US$40 million announced in November 2023, would see ...

PNG Minister for Mining Hon. Muguwa Dilu’s online participation in the recent launch of the Multilateral Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Forum reflects PNG's eagerness to explore collaborative opportunities within the global mining community and potentially become a member of the Forum. This inaugural event held on the 9th of April, in Leuven, Belg...

PNG CORE President Anthony Smaré said recently that PNG benefits from one of the strongest gold production monitoring regimes in the world and PNG should feel proud of its current regime in place. “PNG's mining industry adheres to a very rigorous standard and comprehensive scrutiny by government agencies to ensure transparency and accountability in gol...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & (PNG CORE) reaffirms its dedication to transparent resource governance by actively participating in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) process. EITI serves as a crucial mechanism for enhancing accountability and promoting responsible management of natural resources worldwide. PNG ...

K92 Mining Inc. announces that it has commenced preparations to resume underground operations within two days, following the receipt of a letter from the Mineral Resources Authority (“ MRA ”) of Papua New Guinea vacating the Form 29 that was issued on March 13, 2024 (see March 19, 2024 Press Release ). The receipt of the letter vacating Form 29, follow...

The Philippines and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are eyeing possible cooperation on critical minerals and fisheries sectors, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday. After his bilateral meeting with PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko, Manalo said the Philippines is eager to explore opportunities and “new forms” of partnership with the Paci...

Freeport Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that, with the recent Yandera license renewal through 2025, the Company has commenced an internal project optimization review while discussions continue with potential strategic partners to advance the Yandera Copper Project to Definitive Feasibility Study. “There have been a number of new breakthrough adv...

St Barbara Limited provides the following production update for the March 2024 quarter (Q3 FY24). Simberi produced 17,257 ounces of gold in the March quarter, at an average milled grade of 1.63 g/t Au and gold recovery of 77%. Mill and rope conveyor availability are yet to reach targeted levels, however as anticipated mined grade improved during the qu...

Papua New Guinean shareholders of New Porgera Mine stand to receive well over K26 billion over the 20-year life of the mine, with more than K11 billion expected in the first 10 years, if gold price keeps at its current rate. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced this after this latest meeting with Barrick Gold Corporation President and Chief Execu...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has met with recently-appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont, Tom Palmer, in the National Capital recently. Mr Palmer paid a courtesy call on PM Marape at his office in Sir Manasupe Haus to update him on his visit to the country, which is primarily to Newmont’s mining sites to “understand the operati...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today extended his gratitude towards Rio Tinto for its diligent efforts in conducting an effective legacy impact assessment for the Panguna mine and its affected communities. The meeting saw the attendance of Rio Tinto PNG Country Director Andrew Cooper, along with Deputy Country Director Cornelius Soagai. Prime Mini...

The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) on Friday March 22, 2024, played host to a delegation from the Department of Mines of the Southern African country of Botswana. The MRA Managing Director Jerry Garry, welcomed the delegation and presented an overview of PNG's mining industry and the MRA and its functions. The delegation comprised of the Director...