Chamber Welcomes Plans for National Petroleum Authority
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has welcomed the announcement by the Petroleum Minister, Dr Fabian Pok, that he will table a Bill on the proposed National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Parliament this year. The Chamber President, Mr Gerea Aopi CBE, said it has been many years since the PNG Government agreed to establish […]
Uncertainty Over Mining Leases Could Threaten Economic Growth in PNG
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum today said that the continued success of existing projects and the development of new ones is critical to the future of Papua New Guinea. And that any significant delay in the renewal and extension of mining licences for the country’s biggest producing mines would have a detrimental effect […]
Employment & Growth Thanks to Mining & Petroleum
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum today welcomed a report by the World Bank that has forecasted that new large-scale resource projects could boost Papua New Guinea’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to five percent this year. The World Bank last week released its February 2019 edition of the PNG Economic Update which outlined […]
Chamber Congratulates Peter Botten on his Companion of the Order of Australia Award
THE Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum congratulates Oil Search Managing Director Peter Botten on his recognition as a Companion of the Order of Australia. Announced as part of the Australia Day Honours, the award recognises Mr Botten’s exemplary service to Australia-PNG relations, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Chamber President Mr […]
Chamber Welcomes New Mineral Resource Authority Managing Director
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has welcomed the new Managing Director of the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Mr Jerry Garry. Congratulating Mr Garry on his appointment, Chamber Vice President Mr Richard Kassman OBE said the MRA Board and the Mining Minister should be commended for appointing someone with outstanding credentials, including international mining […]
PNG’s Resources Industry Showcased at Upcoming Conference in Sydney
Papua New Guinea’s expanding resources industry will be showcased at a major conference to be held in Sydney next week. The PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference, widely regarded as the nation’s premier international conference, will be held from 3 to 5 December 2018 at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel. The event will feature prominent speakers from […]
Constructive Dialogue and ‘Global Approach’ Identified during APEC Mining Week in Port Moresby
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has today congratulated Mining Minister Johnson Tuke on successfully hosting a constructive dialogue between industry and APEC economies during the 6th APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining Meeting (MRMM) taking place in Port Moresby. Opening the forum, Minister for Mining Hon. Johnson Tuke MP highlighted the wide range of […]
Chamber Welcomes Government’s Commitment to Consult with Industry on Resource Laws
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has welcomed the Government’s announcement to consult the industry on the review of major resource laws of Papua New Guinea. The Chamber made this statement today at the conclusion of the three-day PNG Mining and Petroleum Conference in Port Moresby following Prime Minister James Marape’s keynote address on […]