Goilala District is aiming to secure an export license to tap into international coffee markets, according to Chairman and Goilala MP Hon. Casmiro Aia. “We have established contacts with Dubai and sent our first shipment of coffee through Niugini Spice and Coffee Exports, a subsidiary of the Agmark group. Now, we look forward to owning a coffee export ...

Papua New Guinea will move more into downstream processing and manufacturing of its resources, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said in his address to the nation for the 49th Anniversary of PNG’s Independence. Stating the importance of working together to build a robust, inclusive economy, Marape also stressed the need to diversify PNG’s economy beyond...

Papua New Guinea hosted several key events this year, including the 2024 IPA Regulators Summit in July. At the summit, regulatory agencies shared their roles, responsibilities, and plans. These agencies are vital to the nation's economic development, ensuring compliance with laws and supporting government initiatives. During the summit, PNG Customs Chi...

Celebrating 70 years of manufacturing in PNG this year, PNG Forest Products has long been an industry leader in Engineered Wood Products in the South Pacific, Australasian and Southeast Asian regions. Their extensive range of products and services for the domestic and export markets include pressure treated pine timber and plywood; kit homes and prefab...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, having the right talent in place is crucial for success. This is especially true in sectors where technical expertise and operational efficiency are paramount. For over four decades, SGS has been at the forefront of providing specialised recruitment and service delivery solutions that meet the...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. is providing an update on one of its core projects, the Kesar Project located in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. The Kesar Project is contiguous with K92 Mining’s mine tenements, with several high priority targets at Kesar near the K92 property boundary (Figure 1). Multiple veins at Kesar are on strike and have...

Air Niugini has officially appointed Gary Seddon as its Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Acting CEO. The confirmation was made by the National Executive Council (NEC) after a comprehensive selection process conducted by Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH), the airline’s shareholder. Seddon, who has been instrumental in steering the airlin...

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, has highlighted Papua New Guinea's (PNG) new focus on attracting Indonesian investments following recent high-level engagements between the two nations. These include State Visits by the Heads of both countries, a trade and investment mission led by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Ros...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. is pleased to provide an update on its short-term exploration strategy. After a thorough review of its dominant land position in both Papua New Guinea (“PNG”) and Victoria, Australia, the Company has developed a focused short-term plan aimed at advancing gold-copper resources on its core projects. Core Projects: Kesar – Loca...

In late August, seventeen ExxonMobil trainees graduated in a ceremony held at the Kumul Petroleum Academy (KPA) at Idubada. The trainees completed a one-year full-time course and achieved City and Guilds certification in their respective disciplines. Eleven trainees received their certificates in plant process operation, and six were certified as instrume...

People living in villages near remote Teapopo, on the Fly River, will no longer have to travel for hours to Daru or Balimo to access basic medical services, thanks to a newly constructed health centre, supported by Kumul Petroleum in partnership with the provincial government. The opening was officiated by Kumul Petroleum’s External Affairs Executive G...

Santos has announced the signing of a mid-term LNG supply contract with Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd (Glencore). The contract involves supplying 19 LNG cargoes, or up to approximately 0.5 million tonnes of LNG per annum over a period of three years plus one quarter. The supply will come from Santos' global portfolio of world-class LNG assets on a deliver...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the Government’s Position Paper on the Wafi-Golpu Mine in Morobe has been delivered to Joint Venture Partners, Newmont and Harmony. The Government is now awaiting a response from the two companies before moving forward with the issuance of the Mine Development Contract (MDC) and Special Mining Lease (SML...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, September 6, 2024, held bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai, at Sir Manasupe Haus in Port Moresby. The two leaders met for brief discussions on the sidelines of the Papal Visit to Papua New Guinea. Among the key topics discussed were PNG’s assistance to Vanu...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep gratitude to Pope Francis on his de- livery of messages of service, unity and peace to the people of Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape and his wife, Mrs Rachael Marape, joined the Pontiff, his clergy, and thousands of Catholic worshippers at Sir John Guise Stadium in the 3-hour mass before meeti...

LAE Biscuit Company Limited for the first time is promoting its quality Papua New Guinea-made products to the world through an exhibition in Australia. Fine Food Australia is the leading trade event for the food industry running for 40 years. The event has featured hundreds of food industry professionals from Australasia and beyond. In an intervi...

Papua New Guinean marine services business, Pacific Towing (‘PacTow’) is performing a growing number of long-distance ocean towage projects, many of which are international.  The company has towed all sorts of vessels and ‘structures’ throughout Melanesia, as well as in Australian waters, Indonesia, Micronesia, the American waters of Guam, and Singapore w...

Tolu Minerals is poised to breathe new life into the Tolukuma gold mine, aiming to unlock substantial gold resources and restore production. This strategic effort not only signals a significant revitalisation of one of Papua New Guinea’s historically high-grade mines but also promises far-reaching economic and social benefits for the region. Tolu Miner...

Tolu Minerals has launched the Bakoiudu-Tolukuma Road Project in Central Province, Papua New Guinea. This crucial infrastructure initiative will connect the Kairuku and Goilala Districts, benefiting both the Tolukuma Mine and local communities. Governor for Central Province, Hon. Rufina Peter, and Managing Director of the MRA, Mr. Jerry Garry, the Mana...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) added two new female councillors to its council at its annual AGM last week as CORE's membership renewed its council and leadership. The AGM confirmed the re-election of President Anthony Smarè as independent President, and Senior Vice President Richard Kassman (TotalEnergies), who will ...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape held bilateral talks with Singapore’s Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Education, Dr Maliki Osman, this afternoon on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Reflecting on the strong ties between Papua New Guinea and Singapore, Prime Minister Marape noted that PNG has maint...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has actively lobbied for a larger quota in New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Labour Mobility Scheme. During a meeting with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Hon. Christopher Luxon on the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders’ Forum, held on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, in Tonga, Prime Minister Marape reque...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China for their pledges to work together with the nations of the Pacific. Prime Minister Marape made these remarks following statements issued at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting by US Deputy Secretary of State Dr Kurt Campbell a...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is pleased to announce the extension of its contract with landowner company Fubilan Catering Services (FCS) for an additional five years, valued at US$116 million (K420 million). This extension will allow FCS to continue provide catering services to the mine operations and FIFO camp in Tabubil. Under the renewed contrac...