In what may be described as the PNG mining sector’s most important development of 2023, the Porgera gold mine officially reopened on December 22, 2023, following the completion of the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement. Barrick Gold, the mine’s operator, an...

In a transformative initiative, the Australian Government-funded Commodity Support Facility (CSF) project is bringing positive change to cocoa farmers, particularly those facing physical challenges. Julie Patrick, a cocoa farmer residing in Nagobis village in...

Australia has embarked on a collaborative effort with Papua New Guinea to enhance the nation’s access to reliable renewable energy sources, addressing the growing demand for electrification. According to recent updates from the Australian High Commission in PNG, the...

SpaceX’s Starlink has been granted a five-year operator licence by Papua New Guinea’s National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA). This is a significant stride towards bridging the digital gap in the country. This groundbreaking announcement...

Papua New Guinea has recently declared an extension of Visa on Arrival (VOA) privileges to encompass all Pacific Island States and Territories. Chief Migration Officer Stanis Hulahau made this official announcement recently, underlining the intent to strengthen ties...

In the dynamic landscape of the Papua New Guinea business and investment environment, seizing the right opportunities often requires more than just expertise – it demands networking, collaboration, and a strategic vision. The 39th Australia-Papua New Guinea Business...

Canadian gold miner Barrick Gold has announced that the Porgera mine operations in Papua New Guinea are poised to restart this month, with the first gold pour anticipated in the first quarter of 2024. The revival follows the fulfilment of conditions outlined in the...

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have inked a bilateral security agreement. The accord, signed in Canberra on Thursday, was formalised by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his PNG counterpart, James Marape. This development follows PNG’s earlier...

For more than a century, cocoa has woven itself into the fabric of Bougainville. Once the leading cocoa-producing region in Papua New Guinea (PNG), the island has regained its glory, producing nearly 17,000 tonnes of cocoa this year, thanks to collaborative efforts...