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
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 […]
PNG GOLD MONITORING REGIME ONE OF STRONGEST IN THE WORLD
PNG CORE President Anthony Smaré said today that PNG benefits from one of the strongest gold production monitoring regimes in the world and PNG should feel proud of its current regime in place. “PNG’s mining industry adheres to a very rigorous standard and comprehensive scrutiny by government agencies to ensure transparency and accountability in gold […]
PNG CORE REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENT RESOURCE GOVERNANCE THROUGH EITI IMPLEMENTATION
PNG CORE recognizes that transparent resource governance is essential for promoting sustainable development and fostering trust among stakeholders. By actively participating in the EITI process and embracing transparent reporting practices, we demonstrate our commitment to responsible resource management and good governance in Papua New Guinea’s extractive industries.
NATIONAL GOLD CORPORATION’S DUBIOUS NUMBERS
PNG CORE President Anthony Smaré has expressed great scepticism over the profit and revenue projections of the proposed gold refinery and mint project by the small Singaporean company Refinery Holdings Pte Ltd and their Papua New Guinean promoters, labelling the financial projections as “highly dubious” and not grounded in any realistic understanding of the refining […]
PNG CORE HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR WORLD HEALTH DAY – “MY HEALTH, MY RIGHT”
In commemoration of World Health Day on April 7th, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) reaffirms our unwavering commitment to promoting health and well-being within our nation. World Health Day serves as a poignant reminder of the critical importance of prioritizing health at both individual and societal levels.
GOLD MONOPOLY DISASTROUS FOR PNG
The proposed National Gold Corporation Bill 2022 will effectively create a Gold Monopoly which will be disastrous for PNG’s mining sector and the economy of Papua New Guinea. The Bill aims to implement a shareholder agreement signed between the National Government and a small Singaporean company, Refinery Holdings Pte Limited.
NATIONAL GOLD CORPORATION BILL WILL BE DESTRUCTIVE TO PNG’S SOVEREIGNTY AND ECONOMY
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) has written to the Prime Minister requesting urgent consultations on the serious negative impacts of the proposed National Gold Corporation Bill on existing mining projects, grassroots alluvial gold miners, PNG’s financial sector, the Bank of PNG, the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), the police and […]
GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO CLOSER CONSULTATION, WITH STAKEHOLDERS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING MAJOR GOVERNMENT REFORMS – PSA NOT TO APPLY TO MINING
IN PHOTO: PNG Minister for Petroleum & Energy, Hon. Kerenga Kua presenting at the 2023 PNG Resources & Energy Investment Conference. Any major government policy reforms in the mineral resources and energy space in Papua New Guinea, will be done in consultation with industry. This was the assurance by Minister for Petroleum & Energy, Hon. […]