Papua New Guinea has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Mayur Resources for the Central Lime and Cement Project in Central Province, a move the government says will reduce reliance on imported cement and expand the country’s manufacturing base. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru said the agreement, signed at Gov...

PNG Air Limited advises the public that job vacancy advertisements currently circulating on certain social media pages and informal platforms are unauthorized. These postings were not issued or approved by PNG Air and misuse the airline’s corporate name and brand. Some of these advertisements contain false information, incorrect contact details and bra...

Papua New Guinea is mobilising its energy sector to support the country’s transition towards a low-carbon future as part of preparations for its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joined the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) in convening a committee...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is strengthening efforts to improve cocoa traceability on New Britain Island, aiming to support sustainable production and enhance market opportunities for Papua New Guinea’s cocoa farmers. The initiative comes as global consumers increasingly demand transparency in the environmental and ethical standards...

Nine students supported under the Mineral Resources Development Company’s (MRDC) Education Subsidy Program were among 793 graduates who received their qualifications during the 44th graduation ceremony of Divine Word University (DWU) on March 6. The group included three graduates with master’s degrees and six who completed bachelor’s degrees. One of th...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) has announced strong financial results for the year ending 31 December 2025, with the Fund’s current Net Asset Value now totalling K13 billion (US$3.51 billion), reflecting continued growth despite a challenging global and domestic economic environment. The results were approved by the Nambawan Super Trustee Board and relea...

Frieda River Limited has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 under the Australia-Pacific theme “Balance the Scales.” Operating in one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote and disadvantaged regions, FRL recognises the vital contributions women make across its operations footprint and within its project communities. ...

On International Women’s Day, Westpac PNG announced the official judging panel for the 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards, bringing together respected leaders and past award winners to recognise the next generation of female trailblazers across Papua New Guinea. In a reflection of the awards’ growing impact and legacy, each category will be ju...

A new board of directors for Petroleum Park Holdings Limited (PPHL), a subsidiary of the Konebada Petroleum Park Authority (KPPA), was sworn in on Monday. The ceremony was officiated by Magistrate Billy Pidu and witnessed by International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru, who is also responsible for KPPA. Sworn in as board members were Amb...

K92 Mining Inc., operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands Province, reported record production and financial results for 2025, driven by strong fourth-quarter performance and the commissioning of its Stage 3 expansion plant. In a statement released on March 2, the company said it produced 47,178 gold equivalent ounces ...

The Papua New Guinea government is set to redevelop the 20,000-hectare Urimo Cattle Ranch in the Sepik Plains in partnership with New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL), according to Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru. Maru said the ranch, once a thriving livestock hub, has been idle since the late 1970s and will be revived as p...

Loloata Island Resort recently hosted a beach clean-up that brought together 20 volunteers in a collective effort to remove debris and raise awareness about ocean pollution. The clean-up, held on 22 February 2026, formed part of the resort’s ongoing marine conservation initiatives and was led by Marine Conservation Officer D’Andre Yamuna. Participants ...

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has signed a contract with Digicel (PNG) Limited to deliver the Connect the Schools Project (NPC 2023-21 – Fixed Broadband Services). The signing ceremony was held in Port Moresby and attended by representatives from NICTA, the National Procurement Commission (NPC) and Digicel PNG...

The World Bank has committed US$250 million (more than K1 billion) to support the implementation of Papua New Guinea’s National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024–2033, with funding channelled through the PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification Project (PACD). Prime Minister James Marape officially launched the PNG AgriConnect Project on...

BSP Financial Group (BSP) joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, championing prosperity and gender equality across the South Pacific. Marking the occasion, BSP Group CEO Mark Robinson highlighted the bank’s ongoing commitment to advancing equality throughout the region. “Our workforce reflects the progress we...

Papua New Guinea showcased investment opportunities across its mining sector at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention held from March 1 to 4 in Toronto, drawing strong interest from global investors while signalling support for reforms to modernise the country’s mining framework. The PNG CORE Investor Briefing, a side...