AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBougainville Mining Security: Heavy machinery tied to Lloyds Metals and Energy was destroyed in an arson attack at the Panguna mine site, raising fresh concerns over safety as the autonomous region weighs rehabilitation and possible reopening. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: In Hela, farmers are harvesting drought-resistant sweet potato (kaukau) varieties despite El Niño, with surplus being sold to support piggery operations. Community Water Access: Tagana Village in Rigo District received a new solar-powered bore water system and 9,000-litre tank, part of a wider drought resilience push. Creative Economy Push: The National Cultural Commission is urging investment and stronger pathways for PNG’s creative sector, arguing arts can drive jobs and export potential. Financial Sector Safeguards: BPNG launched the PNG Empower Finance Code with 15 institutions to tackle financial abuse and protect customers. Papua LNG Operator Shift: ExxonMobil is set to take operatorship of Papua LNG from TotalEnergies, alongside ownership changes as the project moves toward a 2026 FID. Gold Project Ownership Change: St Barbara agreed to sell its remaining New Simberi stake to China’s Lingbao Gold Group for A$410m cash plus A$43m construction capital repayment, with royalties retained.
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