AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoInfrastructure: Nipa-Kutubu MP Billy Joseph praised CRCEG’s Poroma-Kutubu road upgrade and urged communities to stop disrupting construction. Resources & Governance: Prime Minister James Marape pledged stronger engagement with EITI, while four LNG bills passed Parliament, advancing the proposed US$14.5 billion project. Economic Outlook: BSP says El Niño-related production declines and logistics delays are squeezing foreign-exchange inflows, though mining remains a key support; higher fuel prices add pressure. Agriculture & Climate: A K44.68 million adaptation project aims to support 18,600 households across Enga, Milne Bay and New Ireland, as dry conditions threaten crops. Mining & Industry: Rio Tinto agreed to farm into LCL Resources’ Liamu copper-gold project, while Pacific Lime and Cement is advancing plans for a PNG cement project linked to fuel security. Trade & Logistics: A port expansion is planned as cargo volumes rise.
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