The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has again reiterated its calls to government to invite resource industry expertise to consult on its proposed changes to the mining and petroleum sectors.This

Papua New Guinea has a well-established mining industry, attracting investment from many of the world’s leading mining companies. Minerals currently being mined include gold, silver, copper, nickel and cobalt. The PNG mining sector

The PNG Chamber of Mines & Petroleum is alarmed at the PNG Government decision to fast track the adoption of Production Sharing Contracts for mining and petroleum in place of the Royalty/Tax Concessionary

A new law is being tabled by the Government that could jeopardise the future of PNG’s essential resources industry, as well as its landowners, workers, communities, provincial and local level governments, and the

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, held its first ever virtual seminar last Thursday 13 August to give an update on the resource sector, and its plans moving into the

The Chamber of Mines and Petroleum acknowledges the passing of Oil and Gas (Amendment) Bill 2020, and understands the desire of the PNG Government to maximise its position in resource projects.  However, the Chamber

The PNG Government has signalled that it favours public investment in the mining sector at the expense of private investment, according to the President of the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Gerea Aopi. The

The Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is surprised at the passing of the Mining (Amendment) Bill 2020, and Oil and Gas (Amendment) Bill 2020 in yesterday’s session of Parliament.The Chamber last engaged with

Noting the announcement of the decision by the Government of PNG to not renew the Porgera Special Mining Lease, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum expresses concern at the potential impacts of

The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is mindful of the significant economic importance of the industry and understands the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on resource projects and exploration.The Chamber along with