The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) has called for stronger municipal management, improved service delivery and closer cooperation with the private sector as Port Moresby enters a new phase of growth following Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary. In his Independence message, NCDC City Manager Ravu Frank said Port Moresby’s role...

Papua New Guinea has a substantial body of extractive-sector governance data that could help shape the country's emerging environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting framework, according to the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI). PNGEITI Executive Director George Kauli said the information collected, recon...

Tolu Minerals Ltd. has increased the mineral resource estimate at its Tolukuma gold mine in Papua New Guinea by 81% to 909,000 ounces, as the company advances plans to restart production in early 2027. The updated resource comprises 4.31 million tonnes grading 6.57 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold and 28.2 g/t of silver, containing 909,000 ounces of gold ...

Adyton Resources Corp. has reported a 167-metre gold-copper intercept from surface at its Feni Island project in Papua New Guinea, as drilling continues to expand the Kabang mineralised system. The company said drill hole FDD026 intersected 167 metres grading 1.03 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold and 0.12 percent copper, equivalent to 1.14 g/t gold equiva...

The Farmers & Settlers Association is calling on Papua New Guinea to accelerate its transition from food security-focused agriculture to commercially driven farming, mechanisation and downstream processing as the country marks its 51st year of Independence. The call comes as the association marks 70 years of involvement in PNG’s coffee industry, ag...

Papua New Guinea’s natural resources must be managed as long-term economic assets that create opportunities for communities and future generations, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong says. In his Independence Day message marking PNG’s 51st anniversary on September 16, Wong said the country’s continued development required stronger p...

Papua New Guinea's mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and industrial sectors continue to expand, driving increased demand for reliable, efficient and flexible equipment solutions. Whether supporting a shutdown at a major mine, powering a remote workforce accommodation village, providing compressed air for construction activities or delivering reliable po...

Pacific Towing (PacTow) is taking another significant step in its regional growth strategy, with the re-flagging of its Honiara-based ASD tug Pacific Salvor to Solomon Islands. The move is more than a change of flag. It represents a shift from having a Papua New Guinea vessel permanently deployed into the Solomon Islands market to embedding a major mar...

Matrix Constructions PNG Limited has built its business around a straightforward proposition: combine decades of construction experience in Papua New Guinea with a predominantly local workforce capable of delivering projects across commercial, residential, infrastructure and resource-sector markets. The Port Moresby-based company was established in 201...

An Australian professional who arrived in Papua New Guinea for work on Friday, 28 August 2026, took time to explore the country’s history, culture and traditions through a guided Port Moresby tour arranged by Wisdom Travels Limited on 29 August 2026. Mr Peter Smith said he came to PNG for work but also wanted to understand the nation beyond what is sha...

Papua New Guinea’s primary industries sector is seeking an urgent update on outstanding Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds and tax credits, with some major businesses reportedly still awaiting payments dating back to 2018, 2019 and 2020. The Highlands Farmers and Settlers Association (HFSA), led by President Wilson Thompson, OBE, ML, has issued a cir...

Papua New Guinea is open to Chinese mining and exploration investment, but projects must deliver fair benefits for landowners and the country while protecting the environment, Mining Minister Solen Loifa says. Loifa made the remarks during an address to potential investors at the China Mining Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Tianjin, China, on Sept. 1...

Madang Port is set to receive a new purpose-built pilot boat following the arrival of Musangu II, further strengthening Papua New Guinea’s maritime infrastructure and port operations. The fourth of five pilot boats delivered through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is undergoing final safety and registration chec...

The Central Music Arts and Culture Festival, or CMACF, has opened in Bereina, Kairuku District, showcasing how cultural tourism, small businesses and community enterprise can contribute to Central Province’s local economy. The festival began on Sept. 11, 2026, drawing a large crowd for traditional performances, contemporary music, local small and mediu...

A major water infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion project is set to launch in Ward 1 of the Moresby North-West electorate in Papua New Guinea’s National Capital District, aiming to improve service reliability, reduce water losses and strengthen revenue accountability. Moresby North-West MP Lohia Boe Samuel announced the project, which will serv...

Central Province has rejected the proposed Papua LNG benefit-sharing arrangements, seeking a 55-45 split with Gulf Province and arguing that its role as a co-host warrants a greater share of the project’s economic benefits. Central Gov. Rufina Peter presented the province’s Tier 1 position paper at the Papua LNG Forum in Port Moresby on Sept. 4, 2026. ...

National Superannuation Fund Limited (Nasfund) has been delivering its Superannuation (Supa) Education Sessions in schools across PNG since 2024, as part of its commitment to preparing young Papua New Guineans for their future financial journeys. The program is a superannuation education and awareness initiative designed to help students understand sup...

Australian gold miner St Barbara has agreed to sell its remaining interest in Papua New Guinea’s New Simberi Gold Project to Lingbao Gold Group for A$410 million in cash, plus a further A$43 million repayment of construction capital. St Barbara said on 10 September it had signed a binding agreement with Lingbao under which the Chinese gold company will...

Prime Minister James Marape has challenged communities in Eastern Highlands to translate the government's multibillion-kina investment in the Highlands Highway into increased coffee production, businesses, jobs and household incomes. Marape made the call at Bena, where he commissioned the new K20.2 million Bena Bridge and launched the Goroka Four-Lane ...

Papua New Guinea has signed a K26 million, three-year agreement with TechnologyOne to advance the government's public financial management system through cloud technology and artificial intelligence. The agreement marks the next phase of the government's digital transformation of its Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and was signed during P...

 The Bank of Papua New Guinea and 15 financial institutions have signed the PNG Empower Finance Code, committing to identify and reduce the ways financial products and services can be used to control, exploit or harm customers. The voluntary Code was signed on the margins of last week's Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Port Mores...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited has completed its first direct charter flight between Tabubil and Brisbane, establishing the Australian city as a new hub for the company's fly-in, fly-out workforce. The inaugural flight departed Tabubil on September 4, 2026, marking a milestone in Ok Tedi's 42-year operating history and reducing travel time for employees and bu...

Stella Ipang, a PATH Outstanding Member and leader in Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), has been named the 2026 Overall Winner of the Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA), receiving a PGK10,000 grant in recognition of her work strengthening inclusive healthcare across Papua New Guinea. Stella, who also won the Private Sector ...

Digicel PNG and Vodafone PNG have signed a Tower Sharing Licence Agreement that will enable both telecommunications operators to share tower infrastructure across Papua New Guinea. The Tower Sharing Licence Agreement represents a strategic infrastructure-sharing partnership aimed at achieving more efficient network expansion, resulting in improved conn...