AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCocoa Downstream Push: PNG inaugurated an expanded Queen Emma Chocolate factory in Port Moresby, with Paradise Foods’ K18.6m upgrade (EU-STREIT PNG/FAO support) lifting capacity from 10 to 200 tonnes a month and aiming to sell more processed cocoa and chocolate overseas. Gas & Local Benefits: The Pasca A Gas Project cleared its National Content Plan, setting out training, jobs and procurement opportunities for Papua New Guineans and PNG-owned suppliers. Engineering Standards: PNG launched a revised seismic design manual for bridges to improve earthquake resilience and public safety, updating guidance last set in 1985. Mining Growth: Great Pacific Gold expanded known gold mineralisation at its Wild Dog Project (Elamaraka and Kargalio vein systems) after new mapping and channel sampling. Energy Infrastructure & Jobs: Air Niugini adjusted routes and aircraft types as runway rehabilitation projects temporarily limit operations at Mt Hagen, Hoskins and Kiunga. Agriculture to Exports: Australia Awards backed PNG agriculture professionals with training focused on logistics, supply chains and export market access. Nickel Processing Plan: Kumul Minerals outlined a bid to make Madang a national nickel processing hub, targeting higher onshore refining at Ramu.
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