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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...
Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade
Phys.org
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June 30, 2025
by Robert Skelly, Barbara Etschmann, Chris Urwin, Joël Brugger, Teppsy Beni, The Conversation Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this...
K92 Mining reports strong Q2 2025 production results and major stage 3 milestone with commissioning of new process plant
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
K92 Mining Ltd. (“K92”), the operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, has reported its second quarter (“Q2”) results, with 34,816 ounces gold equivalent (“AuEq”) produced in Q2 2025. The result marked a 43% increase from...
The awards programme showcased industry leaders reshaping the future of insurance in Asia Pacific.
Insurance Asia
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July 9, 2025
The awards programme showcased industry leaders reshaping the future of insurance in Asia Pacific. Marking a decade of industry excellence, the 10th Insurance Asia Awards took centre stage as it celebrated the region’s finest insurers, recognising...
Pandie believes in the impact of oil and gas industry
The National
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IN 2000, a determined Terry Pandie from Bulolo, Morobe, walked into the Port Moresby office of Oil Search for his first day of work. He is one of many Papua New Guineans who work in the mining and petroleum industry as support staff who keep the...
Tokarara Secondary students engage with Industries at PNG Resources Golden Exhibition
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
Tokarara Secondary School participated in the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition at APEC Haus today – Wednesday, July 09, 2025. This day marked the second day of the 50th PNG Resources Golden Exhibition Week with over 20 exhibitors in the Mining and...
Economic Growth Ahead For Papua New Guinea, But Agriculture Reforms Key To More Jobs And Sustained Prosperity
Scoop
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World Bank’s Economic Update finds strengthening the agriculture sector will spur opportunity and diversify growth PORT MORESBY, June 30, 2025 - Papua New Guinea’s economy is set to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025, well above its historical average,...
Papua New Guinea welcomes UAE-backed takeover of Australian oil and gas giant
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
Santos is one of the largest and oldest Australian producers of oil and gas. Photo: Facebook / Santos Ltd Papua New Guinea has expressed excitement about the prospect of Dubai-owned investment firms taking over Australian oil and gas giant Santos...
Santos inks small, mid-term LNG supply contract with Qatar Energy Trading
Riviera
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July 7, 2025
Santos has signed a mid-term LNG supply contract with QatarEnergy Trading (QET) for 0.5 million tonnes of LNG per annum over a period of two years from 2026. The LNG will be supplied from Santos’ LNG portfolio and delivered by ship. Santos...
Mining Jobs : Career Opportunities at Newmont Lihir Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Mining Watch
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June 26, 2025
Join one of the world’s leading gold producers in a high-performing team environment. Newmont Lihir Gold Limited offers rewarding careers on Lihir Island, a world-class mining location where safety, innovation, and community development are...
Deep-sea mining: The rush to mine the unknown
Deutsche Welle
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July 8, 2025
As official talks kick off in Jamaica on the need for rules to protect the ocean floor for generations to come, the world's first commercial deep-sea mining operation in international waters may be about to get underway. The US National Oceanic...
Matariki mā Puanga: Will deep sea mining cost us the moana?
Te Ao Maori News
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Waitā, the Matariki star that connects us to the ocean and all marine life, reminds us of our deep relationship with Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. As Matariki rises, Te Ao Māori News examines a modern threat facing our moana: deep-sea mining. The deep...
From teaboy to proud father – Terry Pandie’s 24 year journey in PNG’s oil and gas industry
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 8, 2025
In the year 2000, a quiet yet determined young man, who hails from Bulolo in the Morobe Province, walked into the Port Moresby office of Oil Search for his first day of work. His name was Terry Pandie. With no formal qualifications, but filled...
Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 26, 2025
Cultural Experiences Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 distinct languages and countless tribal customs. It’s a land where ancient traditions live vibrantly through festivals, dance, art,...
“Model urban centre”: Deputy PM’s dream for Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second city
Business Advantage PNG
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June 26, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, the Hon. John Rosso BAPNG: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? John Rosso (JR): I’d like to call myself a reluctant politician because I never wanted to run for public office, but this is now my second...
Papua New Guinea Advances EITI Implementation Readiness with Pre-Validation Workshop in Port Moresby
PNG Business News
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In a crucial step towards improving transparency and governance in the extractive industries, the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) convened a two-day Pre-Validation Workshop from 9–10 June in Port Moresby....
PNG Industrial and Mining Expo 2025 Showcases Industry Strength
PNG Business News
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This year’s Papua New Guinea Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) concluded two productive days of industry insights, innovation and networking at The Stanley Hotel & Suites from July 2 to 3. Bringing together...
BSP Papua New Guinea Partners with UK’s SmartStream to Enhance Reconciliation System
Fintech News Switzerland
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June 24, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox BSP Financial Group has completed an upgrade to its reconciliation system, resulting in improvements in transaction processing speed, accuracy, and the overall...
US Deep Sea Mining order disrespects Pacific, say campaigners
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that supports deep sea mining in both United States and international waters. The move has upset environmental groups and Pacific leaders who say the order puts Pacific countries and their...
Inaugural board named for Papua New Guinea NRL franchise ahead of 2028 debut
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
The board announcement was made in Port Moresby on Tuesday by the ARLC chairman Peter V'landys AM and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy. Photo: Office of...