SMARÉ: PNG ALREADY HAS A PNG-OWNED GOLD REFINERY, NATIONAL MINT AND NATIONAL BANK
![](https://pngcore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240523_MR_SMARE-PNG-ALREADY-HAS-A-PNG-OWNED-GOLD-REFINERY-NATIONAL-MINT-AND-NATIONAL-BANK-1024x683.jpg)
PNG already has a gold refinery, national mint and national bank says Anthony Smaré,President of PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNGCORE) so PNG does not need to go to a tiny Singaporean company Refinery Holdings Pte Ltd to replace them in a deal which could render catastrophic damage to the PNG economy and financial […]
KUMUL MINERALS HAS FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL CAPACITY TO UNDERTAKE GOLD REFINING IN PNG
![](https://pngcore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240515MR_KUMUL-MINERALS-HAS-FINANCIAL-AND-TECHNICAL-CAPACITY-TO-UNDERTAKE-GOLD-REFINING-IN-PNG-1_Approved.pdf-1024x683.jpg)
PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) President Anthony Smaré has questioned why Refinery Holdings Limited of Singapore is being preferred over Kumul Minerals to build and operate a new gold refinery in PNG. In his information briefing to the business community last week, Mr Smare outlined the lack of financial resources, gold experience […]
GOVT MUST CONDUCT SUBSTANTIAL NATIONAL AWARENESS ON NGC BILL’S 966 CLAUSES AND IMPACTS BEFORE ASKING FOR FEEDBACK
![](https://pngcore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/051A5537-1024x683.jpg)
PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) President Anthony Smaré has called for theState to conduct a 6-month extensive consultation nationally with all impacted stakeholders on the NGC Bill given its extremely negative consequences, in a letter delivered to the Minister of Mining and copied to Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Deputy Prime […]
Gold Bill’s restriction of Central Bank independence in production of national currency spells disaster for PNG
Anthony Smaré has warned that the provisions of the Gold Bill (National Gold Corporation Bill 2022) which restrict the independence of the Bank of PNG in issuing national currency will be catastrophic for the PNG economy, leading to a scenario of uncontrolled inflation and significant deterioration of the PNG kina. The Morauta government’s reforms in […]
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP WITH PNGUOT PRODUCING RESULTS
The mineral resources & energy sectors in Papua New Guinea continue to support the next generation of industry workforce. Through industry’s support, all 2023 final year students were able to complete their PWE, which enabled them to graduate in April 2024. According to Head of School of Mining Engineering at the Papua New Guinea University […]
We’re Hiring: Finance & Admin Officer
![](https://pngcore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PNG-CORE_Position-Vacancy_FINANCE-ADMIN-OFFICER-1-1024x1024.png)
Join the Team at the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (CORE) Who We Are: The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (CORE) is a distinguished non-profit industry association at the forefront of representing the Mineral Resources and Energy sectors in Papua New Guinea. Our commitment extends beyond just advocacy, as we strive to shape […]
PNG CORE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PNG RESOURCES WEEK, 1 – 4 JULY 2024
![](https://pngcore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240425_MR_PNG-CORE-ANNOUNCES-INAUGURAL-PNG-RESOURCES-WEEK-1-–-4-JULY-2024_Approved-1-1024x683.jpg)
The resources and energy industry sustains the PNG economy, providing economic opportunities and social benefits to millions of Papua New Guinean stakeholders, in addition to contributing over 80% of PNG’s exports and over 25% of PNG’s GDP. It is appropriate that there be an annual event to bring all stakeholders together to celebrate the gains, […]
PNG CORE CONGRATULATES OTML ON ITS SPECIAL MINING LEASE EXTENSION
Anthony Smaré, President of the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), on behalf of the PNG energy and resources sector, congratulates Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) on the extension of its Special Mining Lease (SML) and its achievement in continuing to extend the life of Ok Tedi, one of the world’s […]
ANZAC DAY – HONORING THE SACRIFICES FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY
As Papua New Guinea joins Australia and New Zealand in commemorating ANZAC Day on April 25th, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) pays tribute to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed in defence of freedom and democracy. ANZAC Day holds significant importance as a day of […]
PNG CORE CONGRATULATES KPHL ON ITS FIRST LNG CARGO SALE
![Caption 2 – (L-R) Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. John Rosso, ExxonMobil PNG Managing Director and Chairperson, Tera Shandro, Minister for State Owned Enterprise, Hon. William Duma, Petroleum Minister, Hon. Jimmy Maladina, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited Managing Director, Mr. Wapu Sonk and PetroChina International Managing Director, Mr. Li Shao-Lin at the PNG LNG Plant Site Marine Terminal to witness the loading of KPHL’s first LNG cargo being loaded. Photo credit: KPHL.](https://pngcore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DPM-Ministers-and-MDs-@-LNG-Plant-Site-Marine-Terminal-1024x683.jpg)
Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) congratulates Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) on its first sale of LNG Cargo on the global spot market. In congratulating KPHL on this development, PNG CORE says this bodes well for the national oil company. “The deal by KPHL to sell 144,000 m3 of LNG […]