Great Pacific Gold Corp. has reported strong results from drilling at its Wild Dog Project on New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea. The project is focused on the Sinivit area, part of a 15-kilometre-long gold and copper corridor. Drill hole WDG-12 found two promising zones: The first zone measured 5.9 metres of 14.38 grams per tonne gold equiva...

K92 Mining Inc. has reported strong financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2025, with record cash balances, revenue, operating income, and production. John Lewins, K92 Chief Executive Officer, said that the third quarter was highly successful, marked by the successful construction of the new 1.2 million tonnes-per-annum Stage 3 Proc...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have called for strengthened collaboration between their nations on climate leadership, forest and ocean conservation, and sustainable development, highlighting the shared responsibilities of forest-rich countries in the Global South. The discussions took place ...

Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea has called on world leaders to “act now and act responsibly” to save the planet, urging nations to honour their commitments under the Paris Agreement and embrace nature-based solutions as the foundation of global climate action. Speaking at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during COP30 in Belém, Pr...

The International Education Agency (IEA) is celebrating its recent successes with its ongoing commitment to education in Papua New Guinea. The organisation is preparing for its fiftieth anniversary in 2026, which is being marked with new infrastructure and digital innovations for the IEA’s eighteen private education institutions in PNG. Founded in 1...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), through its flagship event—the 2025 Papua New Guinea Investment Week (PNGIW25)—will once again provide a platform for regulators to showcase their work in facilitating and promoting international investment into the country’s economy. Scheduled to take place from December 8–11, 2025, at t...

The PNG Investment Leaders’ Summit, a flagship event during Papua New Guinea Investment Week 2025, will feature Kevin Gallagher, Managing Director and CEO of Santos, as its headline speaker. Gallagher leads one of the world’s foremost energy companies and a cornerstone investor in Papua New Guinea. Santos has invested billions of dollars in PNG’s oil a...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is pleased to announce that the Government of Papua New Guinea has officially granted a two-year extension to Exploration Licence EL 1747 for the Misima Deposit in Milne Bay Province, held by its wholly owned subsidiary, Misima Minerals Limited. The approval and granting of the licence extension marks a critical milesto...

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in close collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), has released the Papua New Guinea International Visitor Survey (IVS) for the period January–June 2025. This report provides critical insights into the travel motivations, expend...

Papua New Guinea’s premier international investment event, the PNG Investment Week, is set to return to Sydney, Australia, later this year, promising to be the most impactful edition yet under the theme “Stronger Together – Investing for the Future.” Prime Minister James Marape has been confirmed to attend, alongside senior government and industry lead...

A cocoa cupping competition in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, brought nine British specialty buyers and boutique chocolatiers together to taste chocolates made from 39 samples provided by Sepik cocoa producers. Judges and visitors praised the beans’ consistent processing and A-grade export quality, signalling strong international market interest. The mi...

KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) is honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, as our new Patron. “I’m delighted to become Patron of the Kokoda Track Foundation. The friendship between Australia and Papua New Guinea is one of deep history and shared purpose — we are neighbours, partn...

Prime Minister James Marape has announced that Papua New Guinea’s bid to once again host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit has been accepted by APEC members for the year 2033. Prime Minister Marape made the revelation while commending his envoy to APEC 2025, Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso, for leading the PNG delegation and...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) have co-hosted a four-day Joint Learning Programme on Inclusive Green Finance (IGF) Policy Implementation, bringing together policymakers and central bankers from across the globe to strengthen climate-resilient and inclusive financial systems. Held in Port Moresby from ...

Prime Minister James Marape on 2 November commended Parliament for passing the Coffee Industry Bill 2025 by an overwhelming majority of 72–0 votes, describing it as a historic step towards revitalising Papua New Guinea’s agricultural base and empowering millions of rural households. The Bill, introduced by Minister for Coffee William Bando, establishes...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. (GPAC) has announced plans to file an updated technical report for its Kesar Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, outlining the results of its first exploration phase and setting the stage for a follow-up drilling campaign next year. The report, prepared under National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) standards, summarises the findin...

South Pacific Metals Corp. (SPMC) has launched its maiden drilling program at the Ontenu Northeast prospect in Papua New Guinea, marking a significant step forward in the company’s exploration activities within the mineral-rich Kainantu region. Located within the Osena project area, Ontenu Northeast lies along the Kainantu Transfer Zone, a northeast-so...

Autonomous Region of Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has commended the region’s cocoa farmers for their hard work and resilience, which have reinforced Bougainville’s position as Papua New Guinea’s top cocoa producer. Toroama made this statement during the Bougainville Chocolate Festival held this week in Buka. “Today, Bougainville stands pro...

Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange (FX) market remained active in the third quarter of 2025, with total market turnover reaching K16.2 billion (approximately USD 3.86 billion). According to BSP Financial Group Limited's (BSP) September Quarter Economic and Market Update, this represented a 9% increase compared with the same period last year, supported...

The Moresby Arts Theatre, one of Papua New Guinea’s most cherished cultural landmarks, has undergone a major transformation following the completion of a comprehensive electrical and fire services upgrade carried out by Port Moresby Electrical. The project, aimed at improving safety, reliability, and sustainability, marks a significant investment in pr...

The final quarter of 2025 looks broadly positive, says BSP Group General Manager for Corporate Bank, Daniel Faunt, as he highlighted key insights from the September Quarter Economic Market Update. BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) reported that business activity remained steady through the third quarter of 2025, supported by strong economic fundamental...

As part of its Safety Talk of the Month (STOM) initiative, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) recently hosted an educational session in collaboration with Paradise Private Hospital to spotlight the critical issue of breast cancer and its impact on women’s health in Papua New Guinea. This timely session, organised by PNG C...

Loyalty, commitment, and dedication are the traits that have kept Malakati Anguai working with Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) for the past 40 years. Mr. Anguai, the Superintendent for Processing Support, is one of three employees who have served Ok Tedi for four decades. They are among the 386 employees who were honoured with long service awards, rec...

Four Westpac employees recently represented Westpac PNG at the Westpac Group Youth Network (TYN) Summit in Sydney, Australia, reinforcing the bank's commitment to fostering youth leadership and driving positive change in communities across Papua New Guinea. Corporate Affairs and Marketing Officer, Melanie Yumbrick; Staff Lending Manager, Fabian Aime; B...