Industry Awards Reinforces PNG Resource Industry Contributions and Importance
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum last night reinforced the importance of the resource industry to Papua New Guinea by recognising six outstanding initiatives driven…
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Speech by Chamber President Mr Gerea Aopi at the 2019 Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Conference
2019 PNG MINING & PETROLEUM CONFERENCE Theme: "PNG Resources – Developing Shared Value ". Stanley Hotel, 3 December 2019 Welcome Address by the President of the…
Chamber sponsors the 2019 National Apprentice and Trade Testing Candidate of the Year Awards
The mining and petroleum industry in Papua New Guinea is the largest provider of apprenticeship and trades training in the country, says the PNG Chamber of…
Chamber welcomes Prime Minister Marape’s Vision Statement on Resources Sector
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has welcomed Prime Minister James Marape’s statement that successful mining and petroleum projects are crucial to his…
Chamber calls on Government to seriously consider impacts of proposed changes to the Mining Act 1992
The PNG Government must seriously consider the economic implications the revised Mining Act will have on the country. In a statement today in response to the…
Chamber Urges Government to Deal with Lawlessness at Porgera Gold Mine
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has expressed sadness at the recent murder of a Porgera mine worker, urging the government to ensure that law…
Resource Industry commitment to Safety to be Showcased in Challenge
Papua New Guinea’s only event that demonstrates the resource industry’s commitment to safe and secure work environments will be held in Port Moresby from September 30…
Government Urged to Undertake Independent Review Before Enacting changes to the PNG Mining Act
The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is calling on the Government to seriously consider theimplications the revised Mining Act will have on the country’s economy…
Resource Industry does not manipulate MRA
The new MRA Act passed by Parliament last year has removed all industry representation from the Board of the Mineral Resources Authority, the PNG Chamber of…
Changes to Mining Legislation Will Endanger Small Businesses and Communities Throughout PNG
Papua New Guinea’s future is at the crossroads with the Government considering a range of changes to the Mining Act that will deter investment in long-term…
Resource Companies are Good Corporate Citizens
Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and mining companies have a proud record in corporate social responsibility, inclusive of regular and well documented payment of taxes and royalties…
Resource Industry Will Continue to Remain as PNG’s Strong Supporter
The mining and petroleum industry will continue to be the backbone of Papua New Guinea’s development contributing immensely to the development of the nation’s human resource,…