Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially unveiled the inaugural board of Papua New Guinea’s National Rugby League (NRL) team and launched a national competition to name the team and compose its theme song, declaring the moment as “historic for sport and nation.” The announcement was made during a packed press conference held at the Santos Nation...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has restated his government’s strong and clear commitment to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the “heartbeat of Papua New Guinea’s economic future”, and central to national efforts to grow the economy to K200 billion. Speaking during the 7th TISA Bank SME Breakfast and Awards Launch in Port Moresb...

The PNG Ports Corporation (PNG Ports) has presented a cheque of K200,000 to take up Gold Sponsorship for the upcoming 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Summit that will be hosted at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby from August 31st- September 3rd, 2025. The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, thanked the Chairman of the...

Santos’ pioneering Global Support Centre in Port Moresby is creating more pathways to enhance skills and leadership development for young Papua New Guineans with the recent establishment of the Global Support Centre Academy. The establishment of the Santos Global Support Centre Academy in Port Moresby marks a significant step in leadership development ...

As Papua New Guinea continues to strengthen its economic ties with Australia and the broader Pacific, Westpac is proud to reaffirm its commitment to regional growth and connectivity as a Diamond Sponsor of the 40th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo. Held in Port Moresby, the Forum remains a cornerstone event in the bilateral bu...

After more than 25 years of drilling expertise across Papua New Guinea’s most remote and rugged terrain, Zenex Drilling is stepping boldly into its next chapter, with international growth on the horizon, a growing fleet of specialised equipment, and a workforce strategy that puts Papua New Guinean talent at the centre. "This isn’t just about buying new...

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, this morning, welcomed Mayur Industrials PNG Limited as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Summit, to be held at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby from August 31st to September 3rd, 2025. Mayur Industrials PNG Limited is a wholly owned sub...

In a crucial step towards improving transparency and governance in the extractive industries, the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) convened a two-day Pre-Validation Workshop from 9–10 June in Port Moresby. The workshop brought together members of the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) and staff from the PNGEITI National ...

The Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) has a new Executive Director and he is George Kauli. Mr Kauli succeeds Lucas Alkan, who served as the organization’s first head since its establishment in 2013. PNGEITI governing and oversight body, the PNGEITI Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG), appointed Mr. Kauli after a rigorou...

Mayur Resources Limited (ASX: MRL) is pleased to update the market on several positive developments with the main highlight of civil construction equipment being ordered for the Central Lime Project (CLP), located in Papua New Guinea. The CLP wharf (Phase 2) coming to completion - now enabling roll-on-roll-off vessel access and enabling the transfer of bu...

Geopacific Resources Limited is pleased to announce that a major 30,000 metre RC and diamond drilling campaign has commenced at its 100% owned 1.67 Moz Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea (‘Woodlark’, the ‘Project’), with the aim of extending known gold mineralisation and testing new targets to increase the Projects Mineral Resources. In total, 1...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) officially announced the appointment of Mr. Richard Sinamoi as the Chairman of the NSL Trustee Board of Directors. Mr Sinamoi was appointed to replace Mr. Reginald Monagi, who stepped down as Chairman in October 2024 after serving an additional term at the direction of the regulator, the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). Mr. Mo...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited reached a significant milestone in its mining operations with the commissioning and deployment of its first-ever Reverse Circulation (RC) Drill Rig. The rig was officially put into operation on Sunday, 11 May 2025. The successful introduction of the RC Drill Rig by the Mine Geology and Grade Control team, with the company’s Mine ...

The Pacific International Hospital (PIH) was on the cricket field providing support for the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational as the exclusive health partner, delivering on-the-ground emergency and health services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all players and officials. As Papua New Guinea’s leading multispeciality hospital, PIH has steppe...

Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to announce Mineral Resources Development Company as a Platinum sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week scheduled to take place from 28th-31st July 2025 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. As the leading convener of strategic and inclusive platforms in the resource sector, PNG CORE ...

Excitement is building at the Yungaburra Waterfront Estate! Stage 9 is rapidly taking shape and is 70% completed. Yungaburra Waterfront offers lasting lakeside opportunity for you to build your dream home in a prime location. Large, flat lakeside blocks will be available soon! Now’s your chance to secure a rare lakeside lifestyle on the edge of stunnin...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) proudly joined the 2025 Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption hosted by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG), fielding four teams in a strong show of support for integrity, transparency, and good governance. The theme for the 2025 Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption is “I...

Papua New Guinea took a bold step toward digital transformation as Datec PNG Limited successfully hosted the inaugural PNG Technology & Innovation Summit 2025 at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby on 27-28 March 2025. The landmark event convened industry leaders, tech pioneers, and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements and shape the nation...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, technology is no longer optional—it’s essential. For organizations across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, VirtualFlex Solutions Limited is at the forefront of making digital transformation both achievable and impactful. Founded in 2013, with operations in PNG established in 2020, VirtualFlex has rapidly become one...

Barakau, a picturesque Motuan village just 25 minutes outside Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, is making waves in environmental conservation through the Eda Davara Marine Sanctuary Project. Named after the phrase “Our Sea” in the local language, the initiative is driven by passionate youth advocating for traditional indigenous practices and sustainabl...

The Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) today presented a cheque of K200,000 to take up Gold Sponsorship for the upcoming 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Summit that will be hosted in Port Moresby from August 31st- September 3rd, 2025. The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, thanked the Managing Director for KCH, Pro...

Adyton Resources Corporation is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing 2025 drilling activities and share preliminary geological observations at its 100% owned Feni Island project. The 2025 drill program is designed to achieve 4 key objectives (refer Figure 1): 1) Test the depth extension of the existing Feni Resource with deep 400 m plus drill...

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, today, confirmed that the Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, is set to officially launch the Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zone Foundation Policy (2025- 2032) on Sunday evening of June 15, 2025, at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. “I want to thank all the sponsors of the inaugura...

Geopacific Resources Limited is pleased to announce significant gold results from surface auger sampling at the Wayai Creek SSW and Little MacKenzie prospects within its 100% owned 1.67 Moz Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea (‘Woodlark’, the ‘Project’). The auger sampling is part of an ongoing program of field mapping and sampling activities foc...