Photo Credit: Tim Scott, Flickr PNG Ports Corporation Limited is adamant about having huge international shipping boats berth in Papua New Guinea ports. The Lae International Berth is being renovated to meet international vessel requirements, according to Rodney Begley, PNG Ports' chief operations officer. According to him, the berth can accommod...

For the countrywide electrification rollout plan, the National Energy Authority will receive K1.5 billion over five years from development partners, donors, and financiers. NEA chairman Joe Gabut described the concept and pointed out the immediate obstacles ahead in carrying out the program in an 18-page presentation at the Chamber of Mines and Petrole...

Photo Credit: PNG Buzz Should the deal be authorized by the ICCC, Kina Securities Limited's position on purchasing Westpac PNG remains on the table, with a discussion of more competition in the banking market. The bank recently met with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission to explain its acquisition plan for Westpac PNG. Greg Pawso...

The primary driver of new mine exploration and development will be more foreign investors or investments into the country. Tommy Tomscoll, country manager of Ramu Nico Management (MCC), stated that exploration is a high-risk business, and that the PNG government and landowners will not be able to operate and finance upstream mining activities. Accor...

The Hidden Valley Mine contributes K633.7 million to the regional and national economies, indicating its importance in the development and growth of the country's economy. Monica Rau, the Harmony Gold PNG exploration's environment, social, and governance manager, revealed this in a PowerPoint presentation at the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum's communi...

Domestic economic activity decreased in 2020, according to economic data accessible to the Bank of PNG, despite a rebound in the December quarter. The drop, according to the Central Bank, was caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, which had a negative influence on the world economy, as well as the government's subsequent containment efforts following the ...

Photo Credit: PNGX According to the PNG Securities Commission, the stock market in PNG is now worth over K120 billion. The PNG National Stock Exchange presently has 13 firms listed, according to acting executive chairman Robert Minak (PNGX). “The total market cap fluctuates around K120 billion,” he said. “The market tracks well and it’s steady...

The government and Twinza Oil Limited are in the process of negotiating the conditions of the proposed Pasca A project. According to Transparency International PNG chairman Peter Aitsi, the oil and gas project in the Gulf should publish a quarterly update to keep the public informed on the status of talks. Twinza and the Government will sign a secrecy ...

Photo Credit: Loop PNG Anthony Smare has been named the new president of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. Anthony Smare is a trained geologist and a seasoned natural resources lawyer and executive who offers a lot of expertise to the job, having previously served on the council of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum and in an advisory capa...

Photo Credit: Shuttershock According to William Duma, Minister of Public Enterprises and State Investment, Papua New Guinea is under-explored in terms of geothermal energy development. Duma was speaking at the signing of a geothermal deed of agreement between the state and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), an Australian company. “Comparatively, ...

Photo Credit: Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia A non-disclosure agreement between Twinza Oil and the state will be signed soon to keep information about the Pasca A project private until a final decision is reached. Following a recent public announcement by Twinza stating that the state has not honoured its pledge for the offshore gas proj...

The K5.7 billion economic recovery and health fund, according to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey, was utilized to preserve the budget and the economy, with the overarching goal of protecting the people. He mentioned this in the Parliament chamber while debating the new normal perspex solution layout, a measure to limit the development of the Covid-19 epidem...

According to the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, disruptions in water and electricity delivery cost firms a substantial amount of money, particularly in the industrial sector. Because to the continuous power and water supply issues in Port Moresby, Chamber president Rio Fiocco stated that operating expenses were rising, particularly for ...

The US$12 billion (K41.28 billion) Papua LNG project is on track, according to Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua. Pre-feed (front end engineering design) work has already begun, Kua informed Parliament. The real feed will begin at the end of this year and last until 2022. In 2023, there will be a Fid (final investment decision) and a building phase....

The Tolukuma Gold Mine in the Central Province has a new interested applicant: Lole Mining Limited, a local mining firm. This came after a previous agreement with Tolukuma Corporation Limited fell through owing to COVID-19. Tolukuma Corporation Limited had previously agreed that the investor will spend K50 million on mine rehabilitation and environm...

Photo Credit: Oil Search Businesses are waiting for clear answers from the government on when resource projects like Papua LNG and the Pasca A offshore oil and gas project will be operational. According to Rio Fiocco, head of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there had been rumors of agreements being signed or close to being complet...

Bougainville has the potential to become a strong local economy that is recognized nationally and internationally.  ABG Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry Hon. Patrick Nisira said this when speaking on Trade and Investment in Bougainville during the parliament session this week in Buka. Minister Nisira had recently announced that ‘Bougainvill...

The Government of Papua New Guinea has signed a landmark agreement with one of the world's biggest companies to venture into 'green energy' in a partnership that is likely to revolutionise power generation and supply in the near future. In another bold move to "Take Back PNG", the Government today signed the 'Deed of Agreement' with Australian company ...

Anti-corruption efforts in Papua New Guinea have received a big boost from the European Union, which will invest €5.4 million (about K21.7 million) over three years. Dirk Wagener, a national representative for the United Nations Growth Programme (UNDP), said during the inauguration of an anti-corruption program in Port Moresby that corruption has hampe...

The certification of 24 clans from the Special Mining Lease (SML) regions in Porgera was just completed, according to Mining Minister Johnson Tuke. Tuke stated that all arrangements had come to an end. Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNLinitial )'s lease ended on August 16, 2019. Tuke emphasized the importance of the validation effort in reconfirming the se...

Photo Credit: Post Courier / Department Secretary David Manau According to a department official, the petroleum and energy department is getting several requests from holders of petroleum prospecting licenses (PPLs) to prolong the term of their licenses. It suggested, according to Department Secretary David Manau, that it was difficult for the enter...

Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey applauded the International Monetary Fund's declaration that it will expand aid options for nations affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. These new alternatives will offer nations with money in the Special Drawing Rights, or SDRs, of the International Monetary Fund. The IMF has also stated that it is considering adding to its...

To increase tourism, the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority requires additional government funding. PNG TPA Chief Executive Officer Eric Uvovo stated the government's support for tourism in PNG is a drop in the ocean, and TPA wants the government to recognize that tourism is a very vital and major sector that requires its assistance, as well as greater in...

The Mineral Resource Authority (MRA) is looking for new capital investments of K45 billion for new projects. In his presentation at the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum media and community affairs workshop, MRA managing director Jerry Garry stated that the mining industry alone had generated K17 billion in export income in 2019. “This is the highe...