The future of Wafi-Golpu, a major gold and copper mine in Morobe Province to be developed by South Africa-headquartered Harmony Gold and Australian-owned Newcrest, appears uncertain after the government of Papua New Guinea told investors it intends to seek further benefits. Sam Basil, the then-treasurer, announced in June 2019 that the negotiation with the two firms was on...
The mining industry is one of the main pillars of economic growth in Papua New Guinea. In 2017 the sector accounted for 29% of GDP and generated 86% of export revenue. Gold and copper account for the majority of mining export revenue, respectively comprising 76.8% and 13% of total sector exports in the first five months of 2019. The mining industry also remains an important...
The development of special economic zones (SEZs) in Papua New Guinea has been a topic of discussion and debate for quite some time, with critics voicing concerns over the planning and implementation of projects in the pipeline. However, large-scale industrial parks remain a priority for the country as they offer a boost to manufacturing and...
The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the...
Industry has emerged as one of the bright spots in Papua New Guinea’s economy in recent years, providing a buffer against downturns in the commodity cycle. As natural gas prices fell and related businesses struggled, manufacturing held its own. The weak currency and the lack of foreign exchange that accompanied the downturn may have actually...
The retail sector in Papua New Guinea is showing signs of resilience despite challenges in the wider economy. Slow GDP growth, tight household budgets and a lack of foreign currency have created a difficult environment for trade stores, shops, supermarkets and malls: sales at some of the country’s bellwether retailers have fallen as much as 50...
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