Bougainville Mining Security: Arson attacks on the Panguna mine camp destroyed heavy machinery and left personnel assaulted, reigniting tensions around the copper-and-gold restart as Bougainville leaders vow not to be intimidated. PNG LNG Services: Wood secured a five-year, US$200m brownfield construction and maintenance contract for ExxonMobil-operated PNG LNG, covering the Hides gas conditioning plant, Caution Bay LNG facility and ~700km of pipelines. Policy for Investors: Mining Minister Solan Loifa says PNG is open to Chinese mining and exploration, with reforms including a one-stop shop for licensing and longer exploration tenures to cut delays. Panguna Political Response: Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru says the national government warned Lloyds Metals & Energy against investing in Panguna, arguing the company must bear responsibility after the attack. Economic Outlook: The Bank of Papua New Guinea forecasts growth moderating to 2.5% next year as El Niño and Middle East-linked energy pressures lift inflation and costs. Agriculture Finance Push: PM Marape announced concessional long-term loans via the National Banking Corporation for coffee, cocoa and copra farmers along highway corridors. Youth into Primary Sectors: New Ireland will deploy 574 registered youths into economic sectors after signing a K1m-backed National Youth Engagement Strategy partnership. Maritime Safety: A formal marine inquiry begins into the MV ANJEANETTE disaster, following a fire, sinking and presumed loss of a contracted welder. Connectivity for Remote Industry: Ingram Micro signed an AirBridge distribution deal for ARNI satellite-plus-infrastructure connectivity and cybersecurity across PNG and the Pacific.