Emperor upbeat on copper-gold prospect
- EMPEROR Mines, which is planning to divest its stake in its fully owned Tolukuma gold mine, has announced plans for accelerated exploration in a 3,000sqkm area in Central province.

China urges PNG on free info exchange
-THE Chinese Embassy in Port Moresby has asked Government agencies to strengthen the bi-lateral relationship between Papua New Guinea and China to allow the free flow and exchange of information.

First palm oil output by Dec, says RSL
-RAMU Sugar Ltd (RSL) has reported the palm oil mill is nearing completion with the first oil production due in December.

Rehab of cocoa estates urged
-MOROBE province has not realised its full potential in cocoa production due to lack of extension services and training that would help improve crop management.

Lihir Gold soars on ASX
-LIHIR Gold shares have soared by A$0.18 to surpass A$4 for the first time and hit a new record high of A$4.12 a share on the back of rising world gold prices.

ANZ Lae unit launches hi-tech customer service
-THE ANZ Bank branch in Lae yesterday began using the state-of-the-art Beam Net banking system that is enhancing customer services and giving guarantee that their savings are secure.