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Central Lime Project Construction Equipment Ordered & Completion of Phase 2 Wharf
PNG Business News
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Mayur Resources Limited is pleased to update the market on several positive developments with the main highlight of civil construction equipment being ordered for the Central Lime Project (CLP), located in Papua New Guinea. The CLP wharf (Phase 2)...
PNG Forest Products Limited a self-sufficient industry in Bulolo
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 24, 2025
PNG Forest Products Limited (PNGFPL), under the leadership of Group General Manager Tim Madgwick, is far more than just a timber company, its operations has shaped the history and future of Bulolo, in Morobe Province. Today, speaking at the 40th...
40,000 troops, 19 nations: The China threat unites US allies
Mint
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July 15, 2025
The biennial exercise, called Talisman Sabre, is meant to send a message to China: The U.S. and its partners are ready to respond together to aggression from Beijing, which has been increasingly asserting itself in what it regards as its sphere of...
Harmony on track to meet production guidance
Times LIVE
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Harmony Gold, SA's biggest gold producer by volume, said it remains on track to deliver its production and cost guidance as the gold price continues to add shine to its performance. Harmony, which paid a record R1.4bn dividend in the six months...
China’s military expansion toward the Southwest Pacific and Oceania
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 15, 2025
Beijing is increasing military activities and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific and transforming the regional security landscape. April 25: A Chinese warship spotted in the West Philippine Sea. Beijing has been growing its military ambitions,...
Australia wins landmark climate battle against Indigenous elders
Saudi Gazette
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July 15, 2025
SYDNEY — The Australian government has won a landmark climate case against residents of islands under siege from the impacts of climate change. In 2021, community elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai launched legal action against the then-Liberal...
MAYUR INDUSTRIALS SUPPORTS SEZ SUMMIT THROUGH GOLD SPONSORSHIP
PNG Haus Bung
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June 19, 2025
The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru welcomed Mayur Industrials PNG Limited as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Summit, to be held at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby from...
Australia an energy target as Iran-Israeli war triggers global turmoil
Brisbane Times
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June 20, 2025
“In the worst-case scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz is closed, it will affect both global LNG and oil markets by up to 20 per cent of their respective annual consumption,” Citi energy analysts said this week. “Global LNG markets will be more...
Civil societies slam deep sea mining project in New Ireland
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 19, 2025
CIVIL society organisations across Papua New Guinea have united in opposition to the New Ireland Provincial Government’s (NIPG) support for the controversial NIU Solwara 1 deep sea mining project, arguing it lacks public consent, environmental...
Unknown dangers of deep sea mining
The National
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DEEP sea mining can be done in the domestic ocean boundaries and also at the international waters. The ocean waters know no boundaries and freely flow from one country zone to anther zone. Ocean waters are highly mobile and due to strong current...
LOCAL CITIZEN’S CONCERNS OVER DEEP SEA MINING IN NEW IRELAND
PNG Haus Bung
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June 20, 2025
A local citizen from Eratubu village on the west coast of Namatanai, stated that there is a need for careful consideration and consultation regarding deep sea mining in New Ireland Province. Mr. Tony Namur said the provincial government must...
Australia’s war drills seen to catch Chinese attention
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia — The largest-ever warfighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, is underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise between the United...
PNG CORE to host PNG Resources Golden Exhibition in July to honor industry contributions
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 18, 2025
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) will launch the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition in July to celebrate the resource and energy industry’s contributions to Papua New Guinea’s development as the nation approaches its 50th...
Don’t miss out on the 2025 PNG Petroleum & Energy Conference
Business Advantage PNG
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June 18, 2025
Now in its fifth edition, the conference has evolved into the premier platform for the nation’s petroleum and energy sector—gathering momentum each year as we foster meaningful dialogue, forge strategic partnerships, and drive real progress. This...
Australia launches largest-ever war games with 35,000 troops
Azertag
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July 15, 2025
Baku, July 15, AZERTAC Australia's largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, officially began Sunday with an opening ceremony aboard the HMAS Adelaide landing dock, Anadolu Agency reported citing a statement by the...
PNG reaffirms ban as opposition to deep sea mining gains traction
RNZ
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June 18, 2025
Marine ecosystems are not only central to cultural practices but also form the economic foundation of local communities. Photo: Supplied Feature - Global efforts to halt deep sea mining are gaining momentum, with major French financial...
Anthony Smaré: PNG’s development story inseparable from resource and energy sector
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 18, 2025
During the media launch of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) -hosted event, the PNG Resource Golden Exhibition, the President of PNG CORE, Mr. Anthony Smaré, delivered the keynote address for the Vision of Project 50. He opened by...
Has the Santos takeover handed the government a gift on energy security?
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 17, 2025
The South Australian Northern Territory Oil Search, the firm otherwise known as Santos, may finally have met its match. After years of underperformance, promises never quite fulfilled and takeover offers that went nowhere, the 71-year-old company...
France says Australia defence ties repaired after submarine row
RTL Today
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France's defence relations with Australia have recovered after their 2021 bust-up over a major submarine contract, the country's ambassador said Sunday. Paris expressed its "strong regrets" when Australia tore up a multibillion-dollar deal to buy...
US and Allies Train Forces for Pacific War With China
Newsweek
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July 15, 2025
The United States, along with its allies and partners, is conducting a large-scale war game in Australia to train for maintaining stability in the Pacific amid growing threats from China. The three-week-long Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025—the...