Lae Centre of Excellence for Technical Training
Certificate III in Metal Fabrication & Welding now available Prepared for the LCCI by Debra Stirling (Centre of Excellence Taskforce) The first public sector, technical trades’ apprenticeship training in Lae for over 20 years gets underway next month at the National Polytechnic Institute of PNG (“Lae Polytech”). There are still a handful of the 16 […]
Concept for PNG’s second LNG project set for June release
Last week, independent arbitration upheld InterOil’s decision to sell a gross 40% shareholding in the Elk-Antelope LNG project to French super major, Total SA. Total’s Managing Director in PNG, Philippe Blanchard, talks exclusively to Business Advantage PNG about the arbitration result and Total’s plans for the project. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What is your reaction […]
Newsletter Issue 13th February 2015
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Wafi-Golpu project set for production by end of decade
The Wafi-Golpu gold-copper project in Papua New Guinea’s Morobe Province is a bright spot in an otherwise tight mining environment. The Morobe Mining Joint Venture partners believe it will be one of the world’s lowest cost gold projects, and expect production to begin in 2020. Morobe Mining Joint Venture (MMJV) has estimated that the first […]
Newsletter Issue 6th February 2015
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BSP expands further into Pacific and launches new subsidiary
A commitment to growth throughout the Pacific region has continued for Papua New Guinea-based Bank of South Pacific, with the acquisition of new Pacific operations from Westpac and launch of a new subsidiary. Bank of South Pacific’s (BSP) regional expansion has taken a significant step forward with the acquisition of several Westpac operations in the […]
Services companies hopeful of improving mining conditions in PNG
Services companies and contractors are often a casualty of a mining industry downturn. Business Advantage PNG talks to companies servicing the sector in Papua New Guinea on how they have coped with the downturn, and the potential for a turnaround in the country. Despite difficult conditions in Papua New Guinea’s mining industry, Lihirian landowner company, […]
Newsletter Issue 30th January 2015
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From the President’s Desk – 30th January 2015
LAE NADZAB ROAD The last settlement house at 9 mile will be removed today and PNG Power will be cutting the power to the old line, and be energizing the new lines. See the PPL Notice as attached to this newsletter of power disruptions in this area over the weekend. Whilst the power is off, […]
What we’ve learned in PNG ExxonMobil’s departing MD reflects
With construction and first shipment of gas completed ahead of time, the giant ExxonMobil-led PNG LNG project has proven Papua New Guinea is a viable place to carry out major resources projects. In this exclusive valedictory interview with Business Advantage PNG, outgoing ExxonMobil PNG Managing Director Peter Graham reflects on the lessons learned. Business Advantage […]
Bismark breaks through in Papua New Guinea’s shipping market
Domestic and international expansion is on the cards for Bismark Maritime as Papua New Guinea’s shipping sector delivers opportunities for additional players. CEO Jamie Sharp tells Business Advantage PNG of the company’s plans. Emerging players like Bismark Maritime Ltd can only be a positive for Papua New Guinea’s shipping sector as crucial industries, such as […]
Newsletter Issue 23rd January 2015
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