Speech by President of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum – Gerea Aopi at the PNG Security Conference 2020
Prime Minister, Honourable James Marape, Police Minister, Hon. Bryan Kramer, Members of Parliament, Police Commissioner Mr David Manning, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to be here this morning to speak at this auspicious event. I thank the organisers of this conference for inviting me as President of the PNG Chamber […]
Industry Awards Reinforces PNG Resource Industry Contributions and Importance
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum last night reinforced the importance of the resource industry to Papua New Guinea by recognising six outstanding initiatives driven by industry organisations towards the development of the country. These initiatives were recognised as part of this year’s Resource Industry Recognition Awards which was held in conjunction with the […]
Speech by Chamber President Mr Gerea Aopi at the 2019 Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Conference
2019 PNG MINING & PETROLEUM CONFERENCE Theme: “PNG Resources – Developing Shared Value “.Stanley Hotel, 3 December 2019 Welcome Address by the President of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Gerea Aopi, CBE Download News Release (pdf)
Chamber sponsors the 2019 National Apprentice and Trade Testing Candidate of the Year Awards
The mining and petroleum industry in Papua New Guinea is the largest provider of apprenticeship and trades training in the country, says the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. The Chamber said this following its major sponsorship of 20,000 kina towards the hosting of the 2019 National Apprentice and Trade Testing Candidate of the Year […]
Chamber welcomes Prime Minister Marape’s Vision Statement on Resources Sector
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has welcomed Prime Minister James Marape’s statement that successful mining and petroleum projects are crucial to his Government’s vision of greatly expanding the PNG economy and in improving living standards. Mr Marape clarified his vision for the resources sector during a Business Breakfast today hosted by the Port Moresby […]
Chamber calls on Government to seriously consider impacts of proposed changes to the Mining Act 1992
The PNG Government must seriously consider the economic implications the revised Mining Act will have on the country. In a statement today in response to the Mining Minister Hon. Johnson Tuke’s statements in Parliament yesterday regarding tabling the revised Act in the current Parliament Sitting, the Chamber urged the Government to seriously consult with the […]
Chamber Urges Government to Deal with Lawlessness at Porgera Gold Mine
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has expressed sadness at the recent murder of a Porgera mine worker, urging the government to ensure that law and order is secure at the workplaces of commercial enterprises. The Chamber, in a statement today, stated that the shooting death of a Porgera mine employee, working as an […]
Resource Industry commitment to Safety to be Showcased in Challenge
Papua New Guinea’s only event that demonstrates the resource industry’s commitment to safe and secure work environments will be held in Port Moresby from September 30 to the October 02. The PNG Extractive Industries Emergency Response Challenge (EIERC) will be staged at the Sir John Guise Stadium with more than 70 participants from the country’s […]
Government Urged to Undertake Independent Review Before Enacting changes to the PNG Mining Act
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is calling on the Government to seriously consider theimplications the revised Mining Act will have on the country’s economy before tabling the Bill. The Chamber raised this concern following the Department of Mineral Policy and Geo-Hazard Management Secretary Mr Harry Kore revealing during the launching of the public […]
Resource Industry does not manipulate MRA
The new MRA Act passed by Parliament last year has removed all industry representation from the Board of the Mineral Resources Authority, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum said today. The passage of the revised Act in February 2018 effectively removed the industry from the MRA Board. Therefore, claims by Jiwaka Governor Dr. William […]