Chamber calls on Government to seriously consider impacts of proposed changes to the Mining Act 1992
The PNG Government must seriously consider the economic implications the revised Mining Act will have on the country. In a statement today in response to the Mining Minister Hon. Johnson Tuke’s statements in Parliament yesterday regarding tabling the revised Act in the current Parliament Sitting, the Chamber urged the Government to seriously consult with the […]
Chamber Urges Government to Deal with Lawlessness at Porgera Gold Mine
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has expressed sadness at the recent murder of a Porgera mine worker, urging the government to ensure that law and order is secure at the workplaces of commercial enterprises. The Chamber, in a statement today, stated that the shooting death of a Porgera mine employee, working as an […]
Resource Industry commitment to Safety to be Showcased in Challenge
Papua New Guinea’s only event that demonstrates the resource industry’s commitment to safe and secure work environments will be held in Port Moresby from September 30 to the October 02. The PNG Extractive Industries Emergency Response Challenge (EIERC) will be staged at the Sir John Guise Stadium with more than 70 participants from the country’s […]
Government Urged to Undertake Independent Review Before Enacting changes to the PNG Mining Act
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is calling on the Government to seriously consider theimplications the revised Mining Act will have on the country’s economy before tabling the Bill. The Chamber raised this concern following the Department of Mineral Policy and Geo-Hazard Management Secretary Mr Harry Kore revealing during the launching of the public […]
Resource Industry does not manipulate MRA
The new MRA Act passed by Parliament last year has removed all industry representation from the Board of the Mineral Resources Authority, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum said today. The passage of the revised Act in February 2018 effectively removed the industry from the MRA Board. Therefore, claims by Jiwaka Governor Dr. William […]
Changes to Mining Legislation Will Endanger Small Businesses and Communities Throughout PNG
Papua New Guinea’s future is at the crossroads with the Government considering a range of changes to the Mining Act that will deter investment in long-term mining projects and jeopardise the future success of PNG’s small businesses and citizens. According to the 2019 World Bank Papua New Guinea Economic Update, one of the major risks […]
Resource Companies are Good Corporate Citizens
Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and mining companies have a proud record in corporate social responsibility, inclusive of regular and well documented payment of taxes and royalties to the National Government and other stakeholders. Government budget papers show that the nation’s two biggest corporations, Oil Search and Ok Tedi, helped underwrite the boost to PNG’s economic […]
Resource Industry Will Continue to Remain as PNG’s Strong Supporter
The mining and petroleum industry will continue to be the backbone of Papua New Guinea’s development contributing immensely to the development of the nation’s human resource, economy, infrastructure, and improving the livelihoods and living standards of thousands of communities’. The President of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum Mr Gerea Aopi said this when […]
Chamber Congratulates New PNG Prime Minister
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum congratulates PNG’s new Prime Minister Honourable James Marape on his election today. Chamber President Mr Gerea Aopi CBE said the resource industry look forward to working with the new Prime Minister and his Government on matters concerning the resource industry. “On behalf of the Chamber, its […]
Chamber Staff Spread Easter Joy to Children at Life PNG Care
Staff of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum staff today visited the Life PNG Care centre in Port Moresby to spread the love of Easter to the disadvantaged and vulnerable children at the centre. Food and basic items were donated to the centre including a cake which the staff shared with the children. Centre […]