Touchstone NDT Limited joins Chamber
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (“the Chamber”) is pleased to welcome on board Touchstone NDT Limited as its newest member. As a new service member Touchstone NDT Limited like all other service members can participate in Chamber events at discounted offers which adds more value to their business by networking with other service […]
NEW PNG ASIA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE TO PROMOTE INVESTMENT ENGAGEMENT WITH ASIA
On October 16th & 17th, 2023, Papua New Guinea will take center stage at the inaugural Papua New Guinea–Asia Investment Conference in Hong Kong, organized by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum with support of, and in partnership with, the National Government. PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (“the Chamber”) President Anthony Smarè made […]
LANDOWNERS IN LIMELIGHT AT CANCONEX 2023
With just under six weeks to the start of the inaugural Community Affairs and National Content Conference and Expo (CANCONEX), Landowner Groups and Landowner companies are being encouraged to ensure they register their participation. When providing an update on preparations for CANCONEX2023, PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum President Anthony Smarè encouraged landowners to register […]
Extractive Industries Emergency Rescue Challenge to Return
After a 4-year hiatus, the Extractive Industries Emergency Response Challenge (EIERC) will make a return in 2024. This was announced by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (“The Chamber”). At a recent Health Safety & Environment networking event, organized by the Chamber, Councilor and Newcrest Mining Lihir Country Manager, Stanley Komunt officially announced the […]
PNG’S FIRST EVER COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & NATIONAL CONTENTNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO (CANCONEX 2023) TO BESTAGED IN AUGUST 2023 IN LAE
Community relations and national content, the heart beat of PNG benefits for local communities from any mineral and energy resource development in PNG, is set to take center stage at CANCONEX 2023, PNG’sfirst ever National Conference and Expo, organized by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum at PNG University of Technology Lae in August […]
OLD PORGERA TAX SETTLEMENT COMMENDED
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (“the Chamber”) congratulates the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) and Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL) on settling all disputes and issues relating to old Porgera tax matters. This follows the announcement of a Deed of Settlement earlier this week, signed by IRC Commissioner General, Sam Koim, and Barrick Chief Operations […]
Controller Manning issues new pandemic measure
21 Mar 2022 Controller Manning issues new pandemic measure Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG National Pandemic Response David Manning today revoked previous Measure No.2 issued under the National Pandemic Act 2021 and replaced it with a new measure which becomes effective on March 21, 2022. Key changes to Measure 2 include:1. The […]
Non-adherence to COVID-19 protocols concerns the National Coordination Centre
08 Feb 2022 The Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response Dr Daoni Esorom has expressed concern over people’s non-adherence to COVID-19 protocols and the measures and directives put out through the Controller’s office. “In the midst of a surge in the number of cases in the country, there’s still large sections of the population […]
Use only approved COVID-19 rapid test kits says Dr Daoni
08 Feb 2022 The Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response Dr Daoni Esorom has advised people against using COVID-test kits that are not approved by the National Control Centre for testing and for self-testing for COVID-19. Currently, he said there is only one test kit namely Panbio that is approved as a rapid test […]
PNG Chamber Congratulates all parties on signing of P’nyang Gas Agreement
Image Caption: (From Left to Right) Petroleum Minister, Hon. Kerenga Kua; Governor General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae; Chairman of Esso PNG P’nyang Limited, Peter Larden; and SANTOS Chief Operating Officer – Upstream Oil & Gas, Brett Darley, signing the P’nyang Gas Agreement at Government House. PHOTO: ExxonMobil PNG 23 Feb 2022 The Papua New […]