Day: April 14, 2021
Address legacy issues before reopening mine
PRIME Minister James Marape and Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) signed an agreement to reopen Porgera mine without considering existing legacy issues like environmental damages and resettlement issues which was affecting […]
Donate blood, save lives
THERE are many stories of deaths due to the unavailability of blood ricocheted throughout the country. We are experiencing a blood shortage and we need more people to donate now […]
Businesses hail mine deal
By CLARISSA MOI BUSINESSES have welcomed the announcement to reopen the Porgera gold mine in Enga as this will bring in the much needed foreign exchange into the country. Bank […]
Review of contracts vital: Bekker
By PETER ESILA RENEGOTIATION and reviews of existing contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) makes the sector better and more sustainable, according to PNG Power Ltd (PPL). PPL managing director […]
Minister condemns break-in
THE K92 mining Inc office in Eastern Higlands was broken into on Monday night, according to Mining Minister Johnson Tuke. K92 mining is the operator of Kainatu gold mine. Tuke […]
Saonu wants similar benefit sharing as Porgera mine for Wafi-Golpu
MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu wants the Wafi-Golpu project to get the same benefit sharing arrangement like that of the new Porgera mine. He said the Porgera agreement of 51 per […]
Tuke: Alluvial mining policy being worked on
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU MINING Minister Johnson Tuke says work is being done to have in place an alluvial mining policy to guide the sector. Tuke said currently alluvial mining was […]
ICCC assessing proposed merger
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) says it assesses the likely competition effects of a proposed merger or acquisition in the market when considering a clearance application. Commissioner and […]
Ban on sports extended
PNGSF: More Covid-19 infections, deaths left us with little choice THE Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation (PNGSF) has extended the suspension of sports for another two weeks as the number […]
Initiative keeping youths busy
By ROBINSON LEKA WHILE Hanuabada has established itself as a big and populous village, there is a worrying trend among youths there which is undermining their identity and sense of […]