Latest Papua New Guinea News

St Barbara Limited has increased its gold Mineral Resources by 1 million ounces to 7.9 million ounces as of December 2025, while reporting silver Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the first time at its Simberi Operations.

NGE Capital Limited reported a remarkable 148% increase in profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strong gains in uranium and mining investments. The company’s net tangible asset backing per share rose 25.7%, reflecting robust portfolio performance amid a volatile macroeconomic backdrop.

Mitchell Services Limited reported a solid half-year performance with revenue up 3% to $102.4 million and EBITDA soaring 69% to $21.4 million, returning to profit after a prior loss. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent dividend, reflecting strong cash flow and disciplined capital management.

Pacific Lime and Cement has locked in a long-term quicklime supply deal with Newmont, anchoring Papua New Guinea’s first domestic quicklime manufacturing project and advancing local industry development.

Qube Holdings has inked a scheme implementation deed with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, valuing the company at approximately $11.7 billion and offering shareholders a 27.8% premium. The deal, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, sets the stage for a significant shift in the Australian logistics landscape.

Santos Limited reports a stable 2025 reserves position with a 17-year life and significant growth in CO2 storage capacity, underpinning its decarbonisation strategy. The company also provides preliminary guidance on its 2025 financial results.

St Barbara Limited reports solid progress on key transactions with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, aiming to complete deals and trigger a Final Investment Decision for the New Simberi Gold Project by the end of March 2026.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed drilling and begun production testing at its Wombat-5 well, while progressing plans for proof-of-concept drilling at the Portland Energy Project targeting up to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited reports steady progress on its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, securing key government agreements and strategic partnerships while maintaining financial discipline.

Tolu Minerals Limited reports steady progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine, advancing a major mine expansion project targeting 500 tonnes per day production by the first quarter of 2027. Key infrastructure developments, drilling expansion, and processing plant refurbishments underpin the company’s growth strategy.

Bougainville Copper Limited has selected China’s CMOC Group as its preferred partner to redevelop the Panguna Mine, but the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s president favors a rival Indian firm, casting uncertainty over the project’s future.

LCL Resources reported promising high-grade gold-copper-silver assays from trenching in Papua New Guinea and is actively pursuing lower-risk jurisdiction assets while advancing its Colombian option agreement.