Nambawan Super Ltd (NSL) has announced the relocation of its Madang branch to the ground floor of the Fenske Aben Building along Modilon Road. The branch is now open for business, offering members and employers more space, modern facilities and a comfortable environment. NSL Chief Executive Officer Paul Sayer said the move formed part of the company...

A delegation from Papua New Guinea’s Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) and Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) visited Aotearoa New Zealand from Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 August 2025 to learn more about climate-resilient infrastructure. The learning exchange programme comes as Papua New Guinea (P...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has expanded its drilling programme in Papua New Guinea, doubling its efforts at the Wild Dog Project in East New Britain from 2,500 metres to 5,000 metres, and is introducing advanced LiDAR technology to map the remote, jungle-covered terrain. The Phase 1 campaign, which began in May this year, is focused on a 1.5-kilometre st...

For the first time since the Tolukuma Gold Mine was commissioned in 1995, vehicles have successfully reached the remote site by road, marking a breakthrough moment for both the mine’s future and surrounding communities. Tolu Minerals Ltd. announced that its new access road, connecting the mine to Port Moresby, has officially opened to traffic. The deve...

The Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) has granted Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL) a 12-month provisional developer licence to progress the Central Province Industrial Park in the Caution Bay area. SEZA Chairman Dr Lawrence Sause confirmed the board’s decision in a small ceremony on Wednesday, where he formally presented the licence to KPHL man...

Students attending the Morehead Vocational Centre in the South Fly District of Western Province can now undergo hands-on training with Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. This follows the signing of a memorandum of agreement between Ok Tedi and the Morehead Vocational Centre on 14 August 2025, marking a significant milestone aimed at providing on-the-job training for ...

Air Niugini has unveiled a special commemorative livery on its first Airbus A220, marking a significant milestone in both the airline’s history and Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary. The brand-new aircraft, affectionately dubbed the People’s Balus, features a vibrant design incorporating Papua New Guinea’s national flag and the official ...

Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) has marked a significant milestone in its efforts to nurture Papua New Guinean talent, celebrating nine graduates who successfully completed the company’s two-year Graduate Development Programme. At a ceremony in Port Moresby, KPHL Managing Director Wapu Sonk presented certificates of appreciation to the young pr...

For more than a century, the Steamships Group of businesses has underpinned Papua New Guinea’s maritime and logistics sector. Today, its Logistics Division is one of the country’s most complete logistics services providers – spanning sea, land and portside solutions – geared to support the oil, gas and resources sectors. Nick Fisher, CEO of Steamships ...

Australian-listed gold producer St Barbara Ltd has become a substantial shareholder in Geopacific Resources Ltd after acquiring a 14.4% strategic interest, strengthening ties between two companies with deep connections to Papua New Guinea’s mining sector. The deal, completed through a transaction with Patronus Resources Ltd, saw St Barbara acquire 458....

Papua New Guinea took centre stage at the NATAS Holidays Travel Fair 2025 as a proud Partner Destination, captivating audiences with a vibrant showcase that interwove cultural richness with boundless adventure. Held from 15–17 August at Singapore EXPO Halls 5 and 6, the event was a golden opportunity for PNG to shine on the international tourism stage....

The Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) has launched a series of engagements aimed at deepening transparency, accountability and good governance in the country’s resource sector, beginning with a subnational roadshow in the Eastern Highlands Province and extending to a partnership with the University of Technology’s Sc...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has uncovered signs of a large-scale epithermal system and possible porphyry deposit at its Wild Dog project in Papua New Guinea, raising hopes of a significant discovery in one of the world’s most mineral-rich regions. The Canadian miner said a diamond drilling programme is under way at the site on the island of New Britain. E...

Swire and Steamships have reaffirmed their commitment to community development and education in Papua New Guinea with the official opening of a third double-classroom building at Vula’a Rivilina Elementary School in Hula Village, Central Province. The initiative marks a significant milestone under the Swire Philanthropic Fund, implemented by Steamships...

Weir is pleased to announce the appointment of Mick Henderson as Regional Managing Director for the Minerals Division in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective immediately. Mick brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of delivering results across Eastern Australia and the Pacific Islands. His deep regional insight and customer-first ...

Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. (OTML) has officially welcomed 41 new intakes under its flagship Graduate Development Scheme (GDS) program, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to building Papua New Guinea’s future workforce. The 2025 cohort comprises graduates from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology, the University of Papua New Guinea and Divine Word Uni...