PNGCORE WELCOMES EXXONMOBIL ON PAPUA LNG OPERATORSHIP AND THANKS TOTAL ENERGIES FOR ITS LEADERSHIP
PORT MORESBY, 16 October 2026 — PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNGCORE) President Anthony Smaré today congratulated ExxonMobil on formally assuming operatorship of the Papua LNG Project and thanked TotalEnergies for its leadership in advancing the project to this important stage. This statement is made on behalf of PNGCORE, its members and all stakeholders […]
PNGCORE Congratulates John Lewin’s Leadership and welcomes K92’s new CEO
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNGCORE) commends K92 on its recent leadership succession and congratulatesMr. John Lewins on his appointment as NonExecutive Chair of K92 Mining Inc, effective October 1, 2026, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the company’s growth and Papua New Guinea’s mining industry. PNGCORE Executive Director Mr. Richard Kassman […]
WiRE Chair Highlights Industry’s Role in Addressing GBV and FSV
PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy’s Women in Resources & Energy (WiRE) Committee Chair, Karo Maha, joined national leaders and advocates at Bel Isi PNG’s 7th Leadership Forum on Monday, 21st September 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel, highlighting the role of leadership and the industry’s efforts in translating commitments on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Family […]
PNG Investment Week 2026 Launches to Advance Investment and Economic Growth
The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) officially launched PNG Investment Week 2026 on Wednesday, 29 September, marking a major step in preparations for one of Papua New Guinea’s leading investment and business events. Council President Mr Anthony Smare, Events Chairman Mr Mark McMonagle, Executive Director Mr. Richard Kassman, and other Council members […]
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, […]
