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Inaugural board of Papua New Guinea franchise announced
The National
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PORT Moresby: The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced the inaugural board members of the PNG franchise, to be chaired by Ray Dib. The initial seven members of the board include business and industry leaders in both PNG and...
Shallow 5.7‑Magnitude Quake Rattles Papua New Guinea
Arabian Post
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June 23, 2025
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, registering at a depth of just 10 km, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The tremor occurred at approximately 01:17 pm local time,...
We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
The Conversation
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July 6, 2025
Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land. It also promises to bring wealth to developing nations. But the evidence suggests these promises are false, and mining would harm the...
Mining products, services showcased
The National
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ABOUT 100 companies in the industrial sector showcased their innovations, products and services at the two-day Papua New Guinea Industries and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference at The Stanley Hotel and Suites in Port Moresby. The...
OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Accusations of witchcraft and violence in society: Caritas' commitment to combating them
Fides
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June 20, 2025
Caritas Papua Nuova Guinea Kundiawa (Agenzia Fides) – In the province of Simbu, in Papua New Guinea, so-called violence related to accusations of witchcraft represents one of the most serious and horrific forms of aggression between families and...
Islands of Intrigue: Cruising Papua New Guinea
Cruising World
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June 20, 2025
Like clockwork, anywhere we dropped the hook, canoes came out to greet us, to trade and to share stories. Birgit Hackl Pushy islanders circling the boat in their canoes. Drunken rascals harassing or assaulting crews. The constant threat of being...
Empowering Papua New Guinea’s Women: The Transformative power of Education and Career Opportunities
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 20, 2025
In Papua New Guinea (PNG), where traditional barriers often limit young women’s potential, education is more than a right – it’s a pathway to change. A recent session dedicated to empowering PNG women shed light on how education and career...
NRL boss thinks calling the new Papua New Guinea team the Angels is a good idea - here's why it could leave the league open to accusations of racism
Daily Mail
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June 19, 2025
NRL bosses are currently finalising a shortlist of names for the Papua New Guinea side, who are set to enter footy's top-flight in 2028. While a number of logistical matters are still to be finalised regarding the franchise's entrance to the...
Zijin Mining to Acquire Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine in $1.2 Billion Deal
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 4, 2025
Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest gold and copper producer, announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Raygorodok Gold Mine in Kazakhstan for $1.2 billion. The deal, executed through its subsidiaries Zijin...
PNG CORE Calls for United Action Against Unregulated Alluvial Mining
PNG Business News
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The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is calling on community leaders, landowners and small-scale miners to unite in tackling the escalating issue of unregulated alluvial mining across the country. Unregulated alluvial...
K92 Mining launches Stage 3 expansion, one of PNG’s largest capital investments
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
K92 Mining Limited is currently undertaking a major expansion project, referred to as its Stage 3 Expansion, which represents one of the most significant capital investments in Papua New Guinea in recent years. “Last year, we spent approximately...
IMF completes reviews for Papua New Guinea, approves new disbursements
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 16, 2025
On June 13, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fourth Reviews of Papua New Guinea’s ECF/EFF arrangements and the First Review under the RSF arrangement. The authorities have consented to the...
Aussie bird sets record with nonstop 38-hour flight to Papua New Guinea
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have, for the first time, tracked the epic journey of a young plumed egret that flew nonstop from Australia to Papua New Guinea in about 38 hours. Using GPS transmitters, researchers monitored 18...
Female innovation looking bright in Papua New Guinea
Business Advantage PNG
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June 17, 2025
Penelope Aisi (centre) and the team behind the Wantok Wallet at BSP. Credit: Penelope Aisi Program Manager Penelope Aisi and her team at BSP Financial Group were recognised for the launch of BSP’s “Wantok Wallet” in the 2025 Innovation PNG Awards....
Lithium mining and its risks
The National
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LITHIUM is as important as any other mineral like gold, copper or chromium, and a necessity for human life and convenience. In a world now faced with increasing climate change and sea level rise disasters lithium is also a magical element required...
K92 Mining prioritises agriculture, infrastructure and education to empower local communities
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
Agriculture remains the backbone of Papua New Guinea’s economy, directly supporting over 80 per cent of the population and contributing significantly to national development. In 2025, the government has intensified its focus on transforming...
PNG University of Technology Faculty of Engineering Accreditation commemoration
NBC PNG
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Chancellor of UoT, Sam Koim (Image: Supplied) The Papua New Guinea University of Technology [PNGUoT] celebrated a significant milestone in its history on Monday where all five of its engineering programs have achieved full international...
5 things to know about the company trying to start deep sea mining: The Metals Company
Greenpeace International
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July 3, 2025
What makes The Metals Company (TMC), a little-known company that isn’t even making any money, a threat to the ocean, international conventions, transparency and the clean energy transition? While deep sea mining has not begun at commercial scale...
PCD Global to launch locally as PCD PNG targeting Mining and Industrial sectors
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
PCD Global has announced plans to launch its PNG arm as PCD PNG after its strong presence at the 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference, which ended today in Port Moresby. Managing Director Ty Jarvis said on the final...
New engineering era ahead for PNG
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea could now produce international engineers following the successful accreditation of the five engineering programmes at the PNG University of Technology (Unitech). This was announced during the university’s engineering...