Nevertheless, it is generally acknowledged that more needs to be done to address the skills gap. ‘Government and companies need to be driving that and planning ahead,’ suggests Berry. ‘We shouldn’t be importing unskilled or semi-skilled labour. But, unfortunately, people are already talking ...
In its latest quarterly report, released last week, the company advised shareholders that progress has been made in recent discussions between the joint venture partners and the PNG Government regarding the potential terms of a Mining Development Contract (which is required for a Special Mining Lease...
“Puma continues to honour its obligations under the project agreement.” Last week, Petroleum and Energy Minister Kerenga Kua said the agreement which gave InterOil (now Puma) a financial incentive to establish the country’s first commercial oil refinery, had been abandoned. He said the State ...