The operator of the PNG LNG Project, ExxonMobil PNG Limited, recently welcomed 75 outstanding ninth-grade girls from five Port Moresby schools for a day of hands-on science experiments, mentorship, and exciting activities designed to spark their curiosity and build their confidence in engineering. Now in its second year in Papua New Guinea, ExxonMobil’...

Marine salvage is a discipline defined by urgency, complexity, and risk. Every operation is different, and every operation is high-stakes – multi-million-dollar assets, lives, and marine ecosystems are often at risk. In Melanesia, Pacific Towing (PacTow) has consistently demonstrated the expertise and resolve to tackle these challenges head-on. A homegrow...

PacSuper, Papua New Guinea’s oldest private-sector superannuation fund, is pleased to announce it has extended its partnership with Perpetual Investment Management Limited to support the ongoing evolution of the Fund’s investment strategy, effective 1 October 2025. The decision follows a comprehensive review of PacSuper’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SA...

Papua New Guinea's Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru, together with his small trade delegation, visited Jeonbuk State yesterday as part of his mission to meet potential Korean investors on the margins of the APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM). During the visit, Minister Maru met with the Governor, Hon. Kim Kwan-young, to discuss ...

A 1-megawatt Buin Solar Farm was officially launched last Friday in Buin Town, marking a major milestone in Bougainville’s renewable energy journey. The project, funded by the Government of Japan and implemented through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), will deliver clean a...

From humble beginnings as an office attendant to becoming a senior manager, Kini Renagi’s remarkable 28-year journey with the Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) is one of loyalty, perseverance, and purpose — a story that mirrors the company’s own transformation into one of Papua New Guinea’s leading landowner investment firms. Kini began his ...

South Bougainville is entering a new era of progress and energy transformation as the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) moves forward with a series of high-impact infrastructure projects and the launch of the Buin Solar Farm and Innovation Hub. These landmark developments reflect Bougainville’s vision of a self-reliant, resilient, and inclusive eco...

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has announced four landmark projects set to transform the economic landscape of Papua New Guinea’s gas-rich Hela Province. Formalised through key agreements signed in Tari on 17 October, the projects mark a new phase of investment aimed at accelerating development and improving local livelihoods. The ...

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has confirmed that the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has released accrued royalty payments for landowners in the PNG LNG Project area into their respective trusts managed by MRDC. The announcement was made on 22 October 2025, with MRDC stating that the release of funds marks a major milestone in ensuri...

Papua New Guinea continues to grapple with energy gaps, but hydro power is increasingly being recognised as a key solution to meet the country’s growing electricity demand. Managing Director of PNG Hydro Development Ltd Allan Guo says hydro energy is the way forward and holds the key to unlocking PNG’s green industrial future. He called for more unifie...

 Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Mining Rainbo Paita has commended the Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) joint venture initiative, describing it as a model that challenges existing industry norms and sets a higher standard for future resource projects in the country. “This challenges the status quo of all projects,” said Minister Paita. “Companies ...

Australian-listed explorer Augustus Minerals Ltd. (ASX: AUG) is positioning itself for a potential foothold in one of Papua New Guinea’s most storied mineral prospects, after executing a binding share-purchase agreement to acquire ACM Contract Mining PNG Ltd (ACMPNG), holder of a third-in-line exploration-licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project i...

In a show of commitment to regional legal excellence, BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) proudly sponsored the closing dinner of the 44th Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) Annual Meeting, to be held from 27 to 31 October at APEC Haus in Port Moresby. In partnership with the Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG), BSP contributed o...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) continues to deliver on its commitment to improving the financial well-being of its Members through its ongoing Financial Literacy Training (FLT) Program, which has reached over 24,500 Members since its inception in 2021. Through this program, Nambawan Super has conducted Financial Literacy sessions for both public and priv...

Enga Province’s Delsie Casper Nick, a tireless advocate for women, girls and persons with disabilities, has been named the winner of the Not-for-Profit Award at the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards, recognising her transformative work empowering marginalised communities through education, inclusion and care. Founder of the Kun Women Associat...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) proudly participated in the Young Minds Savings Campaign held recently in Kerema, Gulf Province—an initiative led by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2023–2027. The campaign was conducted from Wednesday, 8 October, to Friday, 10 October 2025, with...

Preparations for the highly anticipated Papua LNG Development Forum are now underway as the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) moves decisively to advance the project towards its Final Investment Decision (FID). Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina confirmed on 22 October that the State Team has commenced coordination with project operator TotalEner...

Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) for its remarkable performance in the 2025 World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), describing the achievement as a proud moment for Papua New Guinea and a strong indicator of the country’s growing efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness in international tra...

Jongho Choi, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Papua New Guinea (PNG), announced that the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will establish its office in PNG following his meeting with the Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru on 22 October. “This is a welcoming news. KOICA is South Korea's government agency ...

As one of Papua New Guinea's most vital industries, the mining sector relies on infrastructure that minimises downtime and maximises productivity. Water management—often overlooked in mining discussions—is critical to both safety and profitability. Truflo Pumps, an Australian-owned and operated company, has maintained a longstanding relationship with P...

The board of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) welcomed the decision of the National Court in relation to the cases submitted earlier in the month by suspended KPHL Managing Director, Mr Wapu Sonk. The National Court’s decision effectively confirms the legal standing of the KPHL Board led by Chairman Gerea Aopi, who was appointed by Prime Ministe...

Adyton Resources Corporation (TSX Venture: ADY) has confirmed the large scale of its Feni Gold-Copper Project in Papua New Guinea, following final assays from drill hole FDD005. The results also point to new high-priority targets that could further expand the project’s mineral potential. Drill hole FDD005 returned 158 metres at 0.72 grams per tonne gol...

South Pacific Metals Corp. has announced the discovery of new gold-copper mineralized zones at Golkona South, part of its Anga Project in Papua New Guinea. The Anga Project lies immediately northeast of, and contiguous with, K92 Mining’s tenements in the Kainantu District — a region widely recognised as one of PNG’s most prospective gold-copper belts. ...

K92 Mining Inc. has announced the first production of commercial-grade gold-copper-silver concentrate from its new 1.2 million tonnes per annum (tpa) Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant at the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, marking a major operational milestone for the Company. During the Official Inauguration Ceremony held on site on 16 October, ...