PNG CORE SUPPORTS CLIMATE ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026
Under the global theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”, the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) joins the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), government agencies, development partners, local communities and industry stakeholders in marking World Environment Day 2026. The 2026 observance highlights the urgent need for climate action while […]
RICHARD KASSMAN APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PNG CORE
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) proudly announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Kassman, OBE, as its new Executive Director. Mr. Kassman brings over 40 years of leadership experience across the petroleum, energy, insurance, tourism, and civil society sectors. He is a founding director of Transparency International PNG, underscoring his […]
PNG CORE Acknowledges Prime Minister Marape’s Leadership on Fuel Subsidy Administration and Industry Engagement
The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) on behalf of fuel importers and suppliers acknowledges Prime Minister James Marape’s intervention in addressing fuel supply disruptions across Papua New Guinea over the weekend. Fuel supply to service stations recommenced on Saturday and yesterday returned to full operational levels. “We confirm that fuel importers Puma […]
PNG CORE COMMENDS LICENSING OF STARLINK SERVICES
The President of the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), Mr Anthony Smaré, has congratulated the Government of Papua New Guinea and the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) on the issuance of an operator’s licence to Starlink, marking a major milestone in advancing nationwide connectivity. Mr Smaré said the […]
PNG CORE COMMENDS PNG EITI ON LAUNCH OF FY2024 ANNUAL REPORT
PNG CORE commends the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNG EITI) on the official launch of its FY2024 Annual Report. This marks an important milestone as PNG prepares for its upcoming EITI Validation, scheduled to commence April 2026. During the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) Quarter 1 meeting held at Tuna Bay in Port Moresby […]
PNG CORE WELCOMES AND SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO MODERNISE MINING FRAMEWORK AND STRENGTHEN INVESTMENT CONFIDENCE
The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) and its member companies welcome and support the Papua New Guinea government’s commitment to modernising the country’s mining laws and regulatory framework, as announced by the Honorable Minister for Mining, Hon. Solen Loifa, MP, during the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto, […]
PNG SHOWCASES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA – PDAC 2026
Papua New Guinea (PNG) highlighted a range of compelling investment opportunities across its mining sector at the recent Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, held from March 1st to 4th in Toronto, Canada. The PNG CORE Investor Briefing – a sideline event at the PDAC Convention recorded strong interest, with 167 pre-registered participants […]
PNG CORE welcomes inaugural meeting of NPA board
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) has welcomed the inaugural meeting of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Board held in Port Moresby last week. PNG CORE’s Interim Executive Director, Philip Samar, commended the new leadership team led by Petroleum Minister Hon. Jimmy Maladina and Chairman Hubert Namani, acknowledging that […]
PNG CORE HOSTS EDUCATIONAL SESSION ON BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WITH PARADISE PRIVATE HOSPITAL
As part of its Safety Talk of the Month (STOM) initiative, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) recently hosted an educational session in collaboration with Paradise Private Hospital to spotlight the critical issue of breast cancer and its impact on women’s health in Papua New Guinea. This timely session, organised […]