Santos has announced the successful completion of the Angore project in Hela Province, Papua New Guinea, further bolstering the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity. This milestone development, unveiled on November 19, marks a significant step forward for the PNG LNG venture, delivering up to 350 million standard cubic feet (mmscf)...

Plastic pollution has become a critical global challenge, driven by increasing production and inadequate waste management. Recognizing its urgency, 175 nations adopted the resolution “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an International Legally Binding Instrument” during the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) in March 2022. This resolution in...

The 2025 National Budget of Papua New Guinea, amounting to K28.357 billion, was presented in Parliament on November 29 by Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stuckey. The budget focuses on addressing law and order challenges, easing living pressures, reducing the deficit, and fostering economic growth. The budget, K980 million larger than its 2024 counterpart, ...

Papua New Guinea's Minister for Mining, Hon. Wake Goi, officially opened the Central Cement & Limestone Project (CCLP) Consultative Forum on November 27th at the Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby. The forum, in compliance with Section 3 of the Mining Act 1992, focused on advancing the project's Community Development Agreement (CDA).  The event gathered...

Papua New Guinea's Minister for Mining, Hon. Wake Goi, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and efficiency in the country’s mining sector. During a media conference on November 26 at the Mining Haus in Port Moresby, Minister Goi announced the signing of 48 tenement licenses, covering various operations such as alluvial mining, exploration, and...

"How do we align ourselves to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for achieving health for all by 2030, including universal health coverage?" Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Health, Elias Kapavore, asked this during the 24th National Health Conference, as he outlined the progress and challenges in the nation’s health sector.  “We need to s...

The Goilala District Development Authority (DDA) presented a cheque of K600,000 to a Labor Mobility Agency, Soozoogoo Ltd., under the Labor Mobility Scheme aimed at creating employment opportunities for Papua New Guineans in Australia and New Zealand. The program also seeks to empower the district’s youth and improve socio-economic conditions for famil...

Atlas Steel PNG has broadened its services to meet the needs of the mining sector, eliminating the need for local mines to rely on overseas suppliers for mining support products. The company, which has been Papua New Guinea’s premier steel manufacturer and distributor for 48 years, is now diversifying its offerings beyond its traditional focus on the i...

As the garment and textile sector in Papua New Guinea (PNG) sees increased local innovation and production, the Women Enterprise Development Centre (WEDC) opened its new office in Port Moresby on November 15 to spur more entrepreneurship in the country. Minister for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Win Bakri Daki, expressed optimism about the future of the ...

The Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation (SMEC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kerowagi District Development Authority (KDDA) to deliver entrepreneurship training and business development services in Kerowagi District in the Simbu Province Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The partnership aims to empower local entrepreneu...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is set for economic recovery in 2024, with projected growth of 3.7%, up from 2.8% in 2023, according to the November 2024 WESTPAC WAILIS PNG Economic Update. This rebound is largely attributed to the resource sector, which continues to underpin the nation’s economy. However, inflationary pressures, a managed depreciation of the k...

Tolu Minerals Limited has successfully extended the mineralisation of its Tolukuma gold and silver deposit, announcing strong results from its latest drilling program at the nearby Taula vein system. Located 4.5 kilometers southeast of the existing Tolukuma gold mine, the exploration effort confirmed high-grade gold and silver intersections, opening up...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently completed its Mutual Evaluation review, which began in March 2023 and concluded in September 2024. The Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) was adopted during the Asia Pacific Group (APG) Annual Plenary Meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and published on November 14. To address the report's findings, a Strategic Implementation Plan (S...

The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence, yet significant gaps remain in the provision of healthcare services across the nation, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said. Amid the challenges and progress in the country's health sector, Marape emphasised the importance of strengthening primary healthcare as the foundation...

Papua New Guinea, a nation known for its abundant natural resources, a strategic Pacific location, and untapped market potential, makes the country an attractive destination of opportunities for international investors. However, operating in PNG can be complex, with challenges such as managing a unique regulatory environment, overcoming logistical hurd...

Exploration is important for the future of Papua New Guinea’s mining sector, which plays a vital role in the nation's growth. Without continued exploration, the country will face a decline in mining activity, said Papua New Guinea Mineral Resources Authority Managing Director Jerry Garry. “And if there is no exploration, there will be no mining in this...