The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea is disrupting the best laid plans of Newcrest Mining and St ... Gold miners slowed by PNG’s virus crisis. Peter Ker Resources reporter. ...

Miners have been surprised by PNG’s plan to “take back” its industry by demanding all gold be refined onshore by a little known group with Australian links.

It produced about 600,000 ounces of gold in 2019, before being put on care and maintenance. After initial ramp up and optimisation of the Wangima pit, Porgera is forecast to produce an average of ...