Visa is deepening its presence in the Pacific with the launch of a new regional office in Suva, Fiji, in an investment poised to reshape digital payments and unlock new opportunities for businesses across the Pacific Islands. The new Fiji hub will strengthen Visa’s ability to support banks, financial service providers, merchants, SMEs, governments and ...

Papua New Guinea’s small-scale mining sector continues to provide some of the strongest direct economic benefits to landowners, enabling families to build livelihoods, invest in businesses and uplift their communities, according to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). This message took centre stage on13 November as the MRA celebrated the 15th anniver...

Papua New Guinea’s efforts to strengthen transparency in public asset management took a significant leap forward on 5 November 2025 with the launch of KumulSoft’s Fixed Asset Management Platform. “Between 2015 and 2019, over 48 percent of our public institutions had unresolved fixed-asset management issues amounting to more than K3.7 billion. In 2018 a...

Papua New Guinea’s small-business landscape received significant attention in early November, with the Australian Government reaffirming its long-term commitment to strengthening the country’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. At the 2025 PNG SME Awards in Port Moresby, Australia recognised the ingenuity, resilience, and economic contribut...

The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has strengthened its efforts to improve leadership and governance among mining project communities, successfully delivering a comprehensive two-week training programme for landowner leaders of the Hidden Valley mine. Thirty landowner representatives completed the intensive programme, held from 27 October to 5 Novem...

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) hosted a special Business Breakfast on 29 October, welcoming a high-level trade delegation from New Caledonia. The event, held at the Royal Papua Yacht Club, brought together government leaders, diplomats, and business representatives from both nations to explore new opportunities in mining, indus...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is proud to announce the completion of its Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) 2026–2033 signing, marking a significant milestone in its enduring partnership with communities across the CMCA regions of Western Province. The signing of the revised agreement was carried out through concurrent ceremonies across la...

As we approach the festive season—a time of giving, sharing, and reflection—Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) took the opportunity to recognise the tireless efforts of frontline healthcare workers at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH). This week, the NSL team engaged with PMGH staff, providing on-site Member services and serving light refreshments to the ...

Remington Technology, a member of the Remington Group of Companies, has successfully achieved ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating the organisation’s relentless pursuit of quality, reliability, and continual improvement. This internationally recognised certification confirms that Remington Technology’s systems, processes, and culture meet the highest glo...

Tolu Minerals Limited has reported strong progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine (TGM) and outlined plans for growth in the coming year. The company has launched its “Destination 2026” strategy, presenting its development plans to investors at major industry events in the United States, including the 2025 Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek and the Mini...

 Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (ASX: PLA) has reported strong progress in the September 2025 quarter, marked by the Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Central Lime Project (CLP) and significant expansion of construction and development activities. The FID, announced in early August, confirms the start of full-scale construction at PNG’s first ve...

Geopacific Resources Ltd has reported further strong gold results from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, highlighting continued potential to expand its current 1.67 million-ounce resource. The latest results confirm multiple high-grade zones at the Great Northern and Kulumadau deposits, as well as a promisi...

The Eda Davara Marine Sanctuary has successfully hosted its first-ever EcoExplorers Debate, a youth-led initiative that brought together students from three Motuan communities to promote environmental awareness and traditional knowledge preservation. Held this year in Barakau village, the debate marked a major milestone for the organisation’s EcoExplor...

The Eda Davara Marine Sanctuary Team invites you to be part of something extraordinary. Starting off the year 2026, join us for the Eda Davara Gala Night, in celebrating Papua New Guinea’s ocean heritage and the communities and people who protect it. Set for January, at the Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby, the Gala Night will bring together government leade...

St Barbara Ltd is pressing ahead with its Simberi Expansion Project in Papua New Guinea, reporting progress across exploration, early works, and mine development, even as some operational challenges remain. The company’s Simberi operations on Simberi Island produced 11,158 ounces of gold in the first quarter of FY26 at an all-in sustaining cost of A$4,...

​ Pioneering Data Sovereignty and AI Innovation with Global Tech Leaders NVIDIA and Meta In a landmark move set to transform Papua New Guinea’s digital future, Asia Pacific Communication Specialists (APCS) (www.apcs.com.pg) has launched the nation’s first native Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered data processing system. This development marks a si...

The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) congratulates the recently appointed board of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The establishment of the board represents a significant milestone in strengthening governance, accountability, and performance within Papua New Guinea’s petroleum regulatory sector. PNG CORE’s Executive Director,...

The countdown to PNG Investment Week 2025 (PNGIW25) is on, and demand for exhibition booths is skyrocketing. With 87% of booths already booked and only a handful remaining, businesses looking to showcase their solutions and innovations cannot afford to wait. PNG Investment Week, running from December 8–11 at ICC Sydney, is the premier platform for inve...

Patient care at Kundiawa Hospital’s Specialist Doctors Consultation Clinic and Diagnostic Centre has been boosted with the arrival of a mobile ultrasound scanner. BSP Kundiawa Branch recently presented the scanner to the hospital, enabling easier screening and increased access for patients with special needs as well as those from remote communities. ...

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...