Day: July 2, 2021
Address malnutrition
THEY say in any society, access to food and good nutrition is the cornerstone for good health and development. Good nutrition is the key to good mental and physical health. […]
Geopacific secures K257mil for project
By GYNNIE KERO THE Geopacific Resources Ltd has secured AU$100 million (K257.5mil) for the construction of its gold and silver mine on Woodlark Island, Milne Bay. Chairman Ian Clyne confirmed […]
Chamber partnering with corporation to rollout training
THE Porgera chamber of commerce and industry will partner with the Small to Medium Enterprise Corporation (Smec) to roll out financial literacy training in the mining township. Chamber president Nickson […]
Lesmiller wins writing comp
MADANG Christian Academy Year 12 science student Lesmiller Pawa is the winner of the Sumatin Enterprise Programme writing competition for Grade 12 students. Activity director Andrew Runawery said applicants were […]
Freeport eyes copper project
FREEPORT Resources is expanding its footprint in the country with a planned acquisition of the Yandera copper project in Madang. Last month, the firm signed a share purchase agreement to […]
Plus for customers
WATER PNG customers in the National Capital District can now pay their bills through mobile banking using the BSP mobile merchant banking platform. Water PNG officer-in-charge Parkop Kurua said digital […]
Development studies boost Kingston’s hope
KINGSTON Resources Ltd is confident about the progress in development studies and approvals for its flagship 3.6Moz Misima gold project in Milne Bay. In a recent market release, it was […]
Mine’s operation still suspended
By GYNNIE KERO THE Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) says production at Simberi mine in New Ireland is still suspended until the operator, St Barbara Ltd meets certain conditions. MRA managing […]
Bank targets vendors with new group loan product
WOMEN’S Micro Bank chief executive officer Gunanidhi Das says informal sector businesses such as market vendors can get group loans from the bank instead of personal loans. Des said this […]
Aust gold miner reports failure at tailings pipeline
AUSTRALIAN gold miner St Barbara has reported a failure at its deep sea tailings placement (DSTP) pipeline at its Simberi operations in New Ireland. The failure at an approximate water […]