AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMining and Foreign Exchange: Alluvial mining produces about 90,000 ounces of gold a year, or 3% of PNG’s gold exports. The Mineral Resources Authority says curbing illegal mining and gold smuggling could recover lost revenue and ease foreign-exchange pressure. Regional Investment: The ADB and Green Climate Fund have launched a Pacific resilience programme targeting more than $1 billion across 14 economies, including funding for safer roads, water supplies and coastal infrastructure. Urban Development: Prime Minister James Marape says Kokopo will join the national cities programme, with a sealed Tokua Airport road and tourism investment among the priorities. Energy and Trade: China says it is ready to expand LNG cooperation with PNG after Taiwan announced it would stop buying the fuel. Business Conditions: PNG businesses warn that El Niño is disrupting power and water supplies, with hydropower shortages prompting load shedding and greater reliance on costly diesel.
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