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Fashion powerhouse Nora Swann set to ignite the stage at Inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
The Pacific is buzzing with excitement as one of the most influential voices in Pasifika fashion, Nora Swann, is heading to Papua New Guinea to take part in the inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit, a groundbreaking event hosted by PNG Fashion Week...
K92 Mining Reports Strong Q2 Output, Begins Commissioning of Stage 3 Plant in Papua New Guinea
PNG Business News
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Canadian firm K92 Mining Inc. has reported a solid second-quarter performance for 2025, producing 34,816 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) and initiating commissioning of its new 1.2 million tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) Stage 3 Process Plant at the...
Papua New Guinea: Response to Prime Minister’s Statement on Porgera Mine
MiningWatch Canada
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As the Chairman of the Porgera Landowners Association (PLA), I am compelled to respond to the recent statement by Prime Minister James Marape on the achievements of New Porgera Limited (NPL) in the first quarter of 2025. While the Prime Minister...
Australian Firms Eye Papua New Guinea’s Resource Pipeline as Trade Ties Deepen | ASX 100
Kalkine Media
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July 8, 2025
Highlights Papua New Guinea marks half a century of independence amid resource sector expansion Australia strengthens trade presence through Austrade and bilateral business councils PNG Investment Conference fosters collaboration in mining and...
Brothers in arms and construction in PNG
CONTACT Magazine
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July 11, 2025
Combat engineers from five nations executed four major and two minor projects in eight weeks during Exercise Puk Puk in Papua New Guinea. CAPTION: Australian Army officer Major Liam Clarke, from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, and Papua New Guinea...
Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
In the early 1970s, Dame Meg Taylor remembers a sense of immense optimism as Papua New Guinea stood on the brink of independence. At that time she joined the staff of Sir Michael Somare, who would later become the country’s first prime minister....
Wimble & Co Ltd Showcases Eco Solutions at 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Exhibition
PNG Business News
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Wimble & Co Limited, a trusted name in Papua New Guinea’s industrial and mining supply sector, underscored its commitment to sustainable solutions and deeper industry collaboration at the 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and...
ICT manufacturing industry can support 8% growth goal: govt
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA) - Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza has said that the information and communication technology (ICT) manufacturing sector can be a key driver for achieving the target of 8 percent economic growth. “The government...
Digicel Pacific Board meets with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister to advance inclusive development goals
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 5, 2025
The Board of Digicel Pacific met earlier this week with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, for a high-level dialogue focused on national development, digital inclusion, and innovation for underserved communities. The discussion...
China eyeing PNG for emerging agriculture opportunities
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
CHINESE delegation from Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science (JAAS) from Jiangsu province visited Papua New Guinea, to run a one-day workshop for public servants in the agriculture space. The team consisted of six professors covering topics on...
Trukai Industries empowers Gerehu youths with Village Sustainability Kit
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
Trukai Industries has once again demonstrated its commitment to community development through its Farmer Sustainability Program by donating a Village Sustainability Kit (VSK) to youths in Gerehu Stage 7. The donation, made by Trukai’s Rice...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Fletcher Construction worker killed at Port Vila wharf, Vanuatu
Newstalk ZB
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July 10, 2025
A Fletcher Construction worker has been killed at a wharf in Vanuatu’s Port Vila. A Fletcher Building spokesman said: “We are saddened to confirm that an incident occurred yesterday at one of our projects in Vanuatu. Tragically, this incident has...
Sabah seeks law reforms to boost industrial investment
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 10, 2025
Sabah seeks law reforms to boost industrial investment Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Phoong said a comprehensive plan involving both tax and non-tax...
Fletcher Construction fatality reported in Vanuatu
Northern Advocate
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The immediate priority was to support the worker’s family and his colleagues. “The loss of a valued colleague is felt deeply across our entire organisation, and our thoughts and sympathies are with their loved ones.” The accident was reported by...
“Large Black-Eyed Creature Discovered”: Scientists Identify Bizarre New Species Lurking in Papua New Guinea Gold Mine
Sustainability Times
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July 2, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🐍 Researchers discovered a new species of snake, the Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island, known for its striking black eyes and color-changing abilities. 🌿 Misima Island, part of the Milne Bay Province, is a recognized biodiversity...
Ok Tedi Mining reveals geological secrets through rock exhibit at PNG Resources Week
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
The geological intricacies of the Ok Tedi Mine Pit are currently on display at the 2025 Papua New Guinea Resources Week Golden Exhibition at APEC Haus, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the rock formations that yield Papua New Guinea’s...
Mining and Petroleum sector remains a pillar of PNG’s economic growth and development
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
The Mining and Petroleum Sector has been and will continue to be a pillar of Papua New Guinea’s Economic and National Development. Minister for Finance Thomas Opa made this statement while delivering a speech on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister...
Editorial: Mergers and acquisitions activity in Papua New Guinea set to increase
Business Advantage PNG
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July 1, 2025
The PNG LNG project: one of the jewels “in the crown” of Santos’ portfolio, according to its Chairman, Keith Spence. Credit: Santos This is a busy period for Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC), which is...
Chamber urges locals to participate in resource, energy sector
The National
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AS Papua New Guinea’s resource and energy sector continues to grow, the need for strong, capable local suppliers has never been more critical, according to the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy. Chamber president Anthony Smaré said that with...