PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy Inc.

About Us

The PNG of Mines and Petroleum is a non-profit, peak industry association that represents the interests of the mining and petroleum industry and associated industries in PNG.

Since its establishment in 1987, the Chamber has gained the respect of both the business community at large, the civil society, the industry itself and the Government over its 30 years of evolution. 

Apart from hosting international and in-country conferences, workshops and seminars, and producing industry relevant publications, the Chamber provides the interface between Government and the industry on key policies and legislations that impact the industry and the country.

Mission Statement

To promote the mineral and petroleum exploration potential of Papua New Guinea and the development of a world-class sustainable resources industry that provides benefit streams to improve the welfare of all Papua New Guineans.

The Chamber:

• Promotes world-class, sustainable mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, production, processing and supporting industries in PNG that are profitable, safe, environmentally and socially responsible, responsive to the welfare of impacted communities, and committed to the wellbeing and prosperity of current and future generations of PNG;

• Is the representative voice for the mining and petroleum industry in PNG. One of the principal roles of the organisation is to promote and support the industry by presenting to government and the community the concerns and issues facing the industry along with proposals to address these issues, and to advocate for beneficial changes to both existing and proposed new legislation and policy that affect the mining and petroleum sectors.

• Performs the vital role of informing and educating the wider community and increasing public awareness of the activities and benefits of the mining and petroleum industry. The organisational informs the public of the industry’s obligations and commitments which are effectively monitored and controlled by the Government.

• Implements a wide range of other programs to promote and support the industry, assist members, and educate and inform the public, including media and public relations activities, education programs, publications, conferences and seminars, workshops, and international industry promotions. The Chamber’s flagship conference is the biennial PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference convened in Sydney.

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