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Major mining, petroleum and energy companies currently operating in Papua New Guinea.

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Directory updated from the supplied PNGCORE membership list on 17 October 2026. For membership enquiries, contact memberservices@pngcore.org.

20 companies

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    Barrick (Niugini) Limited / New Porgera Limited

    Company profile Barrick (Niugini) Limited / New Porgera Limited

    Barrick Gold Corporation has established itself as a leading producer in the gold and copper sectors, boasting a portfolio that encompasses the globe's most prolific gold and copper districts. The company's focus is centered on high-margin, long-life assets, ensuring a strategic positioning that promises both stability and profitability. With an eye towards the future, Barrick is dedicated to building the most valued gold and copper company in the world. This ambition is underpinned by a commitment to owning premier assets, overseen by top-tier talent, with the aim of delivering unparalleled returns and benefits to stakeholders across the board.

    In pursuit of its lofty goals, Barrick Gold Corporation employs a forward-thinking strategy that emphasizes long-term planning and continuous investment in sustainable growth. The company is actively engaged in worldwide exploration programs, meticulously designed to uncover a consistent flow of new business opportunities. Through this strategic approach, Barrick not only aims to expand its already impressive portfolio but also to ensure that it remains at the forefront of the gold and copper production industry, delivering on its promise of exceptional stakeholder value.

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    Bougainville Copper Limited

    Company profile Bougainville Copper Limited

    Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), a publicly listed entity on the Australian Securities Exchange, is at the forefront of reviving sustainable mining in central Bougainville. It is targeting copper, gold, and silver reserves at Panguna, which have been inactive since 1989. This initiative sees significant local investment, with both the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea holding a 36.4% stake each.

    Under the leadership of an experienced board, including notable figures such as Sir Mel Togolo and Sir Rabbie L. Namaliu, BCL is advancing through a strategic redevelopment plan focused on community engagement. With substantial progress, including establishing a Buka office and a local team in 2017, BCL is committed to aligning mining operations with community interests, paving the way for the responsible extraction of valuable resources.

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    ExxonMobil PNG Limited

    Company profile ExxonMobil PNG Limited

    ExxonMobil PNG Limited spearheads the PNG LNG Project, a monumental US$19 billion initiative that commercializes Papua New Guinea's gas resources. Since starting production in mid-2014, the project integrates gas production and processing facilities, along with onshore and offshore pipelines and liquefaction facilities, boasting a capacity to produce over 8 million tonnes of LNG each year for Asian markets.

    Renowned for its commitment to social responsibility, ExxonMobil PNG Limited has a commendable track record in supporting local communities through diverse economic and social programs, significantly impacting the lives of Papua New Guineans.

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    Frieda River Limited

    Company profile Frieda River Limited

    Frieda River Limited, a company incorporated in Papua New Guinea, serves as the project proponent and has been operational within the country since 2015. This entity is a fully owned subsidiary of PanAust Limited, a company with its headquarters in Australia. PanAust Limited took over the operations of Frieda River Limited in 2014, following the acquisition of the company from Xstrata Frieda River Limited. Subsequently, in 2015, the company underwent a rebranding process, changing its name from Xstrata Frieda River Limited to its current designation, Frieda River Limited.

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    Harmony Gold Mining Limited

    Company profile Harmony Gold Mining Limited

    Harmony, South Africa's leading gold producer by volume, boasts 70 years of expertise in the gold mining sector. Operating in the renowned gold mining region of South Africa and the globally recognized gold-copper regions of Papua New Guinea, Harmony demonstrates a robust presence in significant mining landscapes.

    In Papua New Guinea, Harmony's portfolio includes the wholly-owned Hidden Valley open-pit gold-silver mine, contributing to its diverse asset base. Further enhancing its portfolio, Harmony holds a 50% stake in the Golpu project, a wholly-owned new discovery at Kili Teke, and several prospective tenements, marking its expanding footprint in world-class gold-copper territories.

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    K92 Mining Ltd.

    Company profile K92 Mining Ltd.

    K92 Mining, based in Vancouver, oversees the prolific Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, showcasing remarkable growth since operations rebooted in October 2016. Notably achieving 123 koz AuEq in 2022, K92's strategic discovery of Kora North in May 2017 integrated several deposits into the high-grade Kora deposit, propelling the mine into one of the highest-grade operations globally. This success story is highlighted by prestigious accolades, including the 2021 Thayer Lindsley Award from the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and recognition as a 2022 TSX 30 Company for outstanding stock performance.

    K92 is committed to ambitious expansion, with completed and planned stages to elevate Kainantu to a Tier 1 gold mine with top-tier production rates and low sustaining costs. Concurrently, K92 prioritizes self-funded exploration, operating up to 11 drill rigs on diverse targets. Recent updates reveal significant resource increases at Kora and Judd, alongside the discovery of the Blue Lake Porphyry, underscoring K92's potential for further high-grade discoveries within its extensive exploration portfolio.

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    Lihir Gold Limited

    Company profile Lihir Gold Limited

    Lihir Gold Limited was a gold mining company with operations in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and West Africa. Incorporated in Papua New Guinea in June 1995, the company was named after its first project, the Lihir Island gold mine. Lihir Gold merged with Newcrest in August 2010.

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    Mayur Resources Ltd

    Company profile Mayur Resources Ltd

    Mayur Resources Limited is dedicated to advancing natural resources and renewable energy projects in Papua New Guinea. With a varied portfolio that includes iron, industrial sands, lime, cement, forestry carbon credits, battery minerals, and renewable energy sources like geothermal and solar, Mayur is also a significant shareholder (43%) in Adyton Resources, a copper and gold exploration firm listed on the TSX-V. The company aims to support decarbonisation in PNG and the Asia Pacific by developing mineral projects and renewable energy sources that offer cost-effective, high-quality, and net-zero solutions for the mining and construction sectors. Mayur prioritises community engagement and integrating internationally recognised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into its operations.

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    Nick28 Capital Corp.

    Company profile Nick28 Capital Corp.

    Nickel 28 is an innovative investment vehicle focusing on the burgeoning battery metals sector, specializing in metal streaming and royalty agreements to give investors access to critical electric vehicle and energy storage metals like nickel and cobalt. As demand for these materials surges alongside the need for new mine financing, Nickel 28 strategically acquires production rights to position itself at the forefront of the battery metals market upswing. The company holds an 8.56% interest in the Ramu Nickel Cobalt Operation in Papua New Guinea and manages a portfolio of 13 royalties across Canada, Australia, and PNG, aiming to expand its battery metals-focused investments.

    With the electric vehicle market's rapid growth fueled by battery technology advancements and the automotive industry's pivot towards electrification, Nickel 28 anticipates a positive outlook for battery metals over the next decade. The company’s acquisition strategy focuses on exploiting market opportunities in streams and royalties to become the leading battery metals investment vehicle, offering shareholders diversified exposure and potential for significant value appreciation. Nickel 28 is committed to a disciplined approach, actively pursuing opportunities that promise near-term revenue, cash flow, and avenues for growth.

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    Niuminco Edie Creek Limited

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    Ok Tedi Mining Limited

    Company profile Ok Tedi Mining Limited

    The Ok Tedi Mine, situated in the Star Mountains of Papua New Guinea's Western Province, is an open-pit operation extracting copper and gold. Its products, sourced from the Mt Fubilan site, are transported via pipeline to Kiunga and then barged to Port Moresby Harbour for international shipment to smelters in Germany, India, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. Entirely owned by Papua New Guinea, the Government holds a 67% stake, with the Western Province's populace owning the remaining 33%.

    Ok Tedi Mining Ltd, headquartered in Tabubil with offices in Port Moresby and a marketing/logistics centre in Brisbane, Australia, upholds core values including safety, environmental responsibility, integrity, and sustainability.

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    Ramu NiCo Management (MCC) Limited

    Company profile Ramu NiCo Management (MCC) Limited

    The Ramu Nickel and Cobalt Project, located in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, stands as a world-class mining operation, integrating mining, processing, and smelting activities. It boasts proven and controllable nickel ore reserves of 75.69 million tons, with total resources reaching 120.62 million tons, suggesting a design service life of 20 years extendable to 40 years based on prospective reserves. The project includes open-pit mining in the Kurumbukari area, situated 75km southwest of Madang at an elevation of 600m-800m. It features a smelting plant on the Basamuk seaside, 55km southeast of Madang City, lying between 5m and 60m above sea level. A 135km slurry pipeline connects the mine and smelter, facilitating the transport of slurry.

    With a total construction investment of US$2.041 billion, the Ramu project marks the largest overseas nickel and cobalt mining investment by a Chinese company and represents China's most significant investment in the South Pacific. The project yields nickel and cobalt intermediate products, with an annual output equivalent to approximately 32,601 tons of nickel and 3,335 tons of cobalt, underscoring its substantial contribution to the global nickel and cobalt supply chain.

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    Rio Tinto Holding PNG Limited

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    Santos Limited

    Company profile Santos Limited

    Santos, a leading global energy company, is dedicated to providing reliable and affordable energy while transitioning towards lower carbon sources. Operating across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the United States, Santos aims to be at the forefront of the energy evolution, focusing on low-carbon fuels to support global decarbonisation efforts. As a key supplier of domestic gas in Australia and LNG in Asia, the company is committed to reducing emissions through carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy, and the development of low-carbon fuels in response to evolving customer demands.

    For over 70 years, Santos has fostered partnerships with local communities, contributing to job creation and business opportunities while safely developing natural gas resources. The company's strategy is to generate long-term shareholder value through a diversified portfolio of high-quality, low-cost oil and gas assets complemented by carbon storage resources and infrastructure. Santos's climate transition action plan and its regional operating model, structured around three business units and two divisions for global portfolio management and strategy, ensure resilience and value growth across various decarbonisation scenarios.

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    Simberi Gold Company Limited

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    Sustainable Mining Solutions Limited

    Company profile Sustainable Mining Solutions Limited

    Sustainable Mining Solutions (SMS) develops the Niu Solwara deep-sea copper and gold project in Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Sea. The company describes its business as a joint venture between Deep Sea Mining Finance Limited and SM2 Limited, continuing the project previously operated through Nautilus Mineral Niuguini Limited.

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    Tolu Minerals Ltd

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    TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited

    Company profile TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited

    TotalEnergies commits to enhancing energy efficiency and embraces the challenge with dedication. Operating in 130 countries, the company boasts over 500 professions, adhering to high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, a culture of innovation, and extensive opportunities for career development.

    TotalEnergies invites individuals to join its global workforce, which already includes 105,000 employees, united in its mission to become a world-class player in the energy transition.

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    Twinza Oil (PNG) Limited

    Company profile Twinza Oil (PNG) Limited

    Twinza Oil Limited is progressing the Pasca A gas field offshore Papua New Guinea, aiming for sustainable development and commercialisation of its energy projects. The company, with a seasoned executive team experienced in the energy sector, is set to inaugurate Papua New Guinea's first offshore gas field development with the Pasca A project, pending government approvals. This venture promises to stimulate further exploration in the Gulf of Papua.

    Based in Perth, Australia, Twinza extends its operations through offices in Port Moresby and Singapore. It is actively expanding its footprint in Papua New Guinea to support the Pasca A development, highlighting its commitment to the region's energy development.

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    Wafi-Golpu Services Limited

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