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K92 Mining Reports Strong Q2 Output, Begins Commissioning of Stage 3 Plant in Papua New Guinea

K92 Mining Reports Strong Q2 Output, Begins Commissioning of Stage 3 Plant in Papua New Guinea

Canadian firm K92 Mining Inc. has reported a solid second-quarter performance for 2025, producing 34,816 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) and initiating commissioning of its new 1.2 million tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) Stage 3 Process Plant at the...

Mobile wallets making moves in Papua New Guinea

Mobile wallets making moves in Papua New Guinea

BSP’s Mark Robinson and Penelope Aisi launching the Wantok Wallet. Credit: BSP As Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications rollout speeds up, financial institutions and telcos alike are looking at utilising new technologies to bring payments and...

Meet The New-To-Science Fish Named For Darth Vader

Meet The New-To-Science Fish Named For Darth Vader

The black dwarfgoby was discovered in the coral reefs of the McLaren Fjord, of Tufi, Papua New Guinea. McLaren Fjord of Tufi, Papua New Guinea. Drone photo by MV Erdmann.Drone photo by MV Erdmann. A trio of international scientists recently...

Australian Firms Eye Papua New Guinea’s Resource Pipeline as Trade Ties Deepen | ASX 100

Australian Firms Eye Papua New Guinea’s Resource Pipeline as Trade Ties Deepen | ASX 100

Highlights Papua New Guinea marks half a century of independence amid resource sector expansion Australia strengthens trade presence through Austrade and bilateral business councils PNG Investment Conference fosters collaboration in mining and...

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea eye stronger defense ties

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea eye stronger defense ties

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are exploring ways to strengthen and expand their cooperation in security and defense. According to a press release issued by the Indonesian Defense Ministry here on...

OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Resignation and appointment of the Bishop of Alotau-Sideia

Vatican City - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia , presented by His Exc. Msgr. Rolando Crisostomo Santos, C.M. The Holy Father has appointed the Rev. Fr. Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M.,...

Researchers discover new species, name it after ‘Star Wars’ character

Researchers discover new species, name it after ‘Star Wars’ character

In the waters of Papua New Guinea’s Tufi region, known for its dramatic volcanic fjords, an unusual fish sat perched on a massive rocky coral outcrop. The fish, with large yellow eyes and a “distinctive purplish-black coloration,” was a new...

NICTA welcomes new board, urges urgent action on digital divide

NICTA welcomes new board, urges urgent action on digital divide

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has formally welcomed its new board members, signaling a strategic renewal and a reinforced commitment to Papua New Guinea’s digital future. The occasion, more than just...

Turning to crime for survival

RISING urban crime, lawlessness, prostitution, and killings across Port Moresby, Lae, and beyond are not isolated events. They are symptoms – warning signs of a deeper national crisis that can no longer be ignored. Papua New Guinea is a youthful...

Stokes and Pant grapple with fitness concerns in Lord's Test

Stokes and Pant grapple with fitness concerns in Lord's Test

England and India will begin the second day of the Lord's Test with major injury concerns after an attritional opening day on Thursday. Hosts England edged ahead after a tense battle with star batter Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helping them reach 251-4...

Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations

Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...

All the clues that led scientists to 'finally discover' Amelia Earhart's lost plane solving mystery after 88 years

All the clues that led scientists to 'finally discover' Amelia Earhart's lost plane solving mystery after 88 years

The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart may at last be solved as a team of scientists think they've finally discovered the missing piece of the puzzle. Having disappeared 88 years ago, the ultimate fate of the famous flier has been...

“Large Black-Eyed Creature Discovered”: Scientists Identify Bizarre New Species Lurking in Papua New Guinea Gold Mine

“Large Black-Eyed Creature Discovered”: Scientists Identify Bizarre New Species Lurking in Papua New Guinea Gold Mine

IN A NUTSHELL 🐍 Researchers discovered a new species of snake, the Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island, known for its striking black eyes and color-changing abilities. 🌿 Misima Island, part of the Milne Bay Province, is a recognized biodiversity...

Deepfake porn – a new digital threat

A NEW new type of online abuse has started spreading quietly in Papua New Guinea and around the world. It’s called deepfake pornography, and it is one of the most dangerous and harmful uses of new technology. It damages people’s lives, especially...

K14mil from EU to support Water PNG

THE European Union and Papua New Guinea have signed an agreement for a €3 million (about K14 million) funding to building the capacity of Water PNG Limited. This is an addition to a package totalling €39.7 million (about K194.9 million) between...

Wimble & Co Ltd Showcases Eco Solutions at 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Exhibition

Wimble & Co Ltd Showcases Eco Solutions at 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Exhibition

Wimble & Co Limited, a trusted name in Papua New Guinea’s industrial and mining supply sector, underscored its commitment to sustainable solutions and deeper industry collaboration at the 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and...

Green Climate Fund approves a record $300 million for FAO-designed projects in Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia and the Sahel

Green Climate Fund approves a record $300 million for FAO-designed projects in Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia and the Sahel

Port Moresby/Rome - The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved projects worth more than $300 million that will protect forests in Papua New Guinea, promote sustainable fisheries in Saint Lucia, and help grow Africa’s Great Green Wall. The...

Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade

Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade

by Robert Skelly, Barbara Etschmann, Chris Urwin, Joël Brugger, Teppsy Beni, The Conversation Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this...

Yonki ideal for cage fish farming

THE Yonki Dam reservoir in the Eastern Highlands is situated in an ideal geographical location providing excellent opportunity for large scale commercial tilapia fishery and float farming. The dam reservoir covers 2,100 hectares, 60 meters (200...

PNG University of Technology Faculty of Engineering Accreditation commemoration

PNG University of Technology Faculty of Engineering Accreditation commemoration

Chancellor of UoT, Sam Koim (Image: Supplied) The Papua New Guinea University of Technology [PNGUoT] celebrated a significant milestone in its history on Monday where all five of its engineering programs have achieved full international...

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