Papua New Guinea plans legislative reforms for alluvial mining sector

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1

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What happened

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Prime Minister James Marape told Parliament that the Government is addressing regulatory failures within the alluvial mining sector and plans to introduce legislative reforms before the 2027 General Election. Marape noted that a 2021 policy reserved alluvial mining for Papua New Guineans, supporting the ambition to establish a national gold refinery. These remarks followed a presentation by Gary Juffa regarding reports from his Special Parliamentary Committee on the alluvial gold mining industry.

From thenational.com.pg

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The planned reforms aim to translate existing policies into law, specifically concerning citizen ownership in alluvial mining. This effort is part of the Government's strategy to move beyond exporting unrefined gold and retain greater value from the nation's mineral resources.

From thenational.com.pg

Who's involved

James MarapePrime Minister of Papua New Guinea, leading the Government and discussing reforms.
Gary JuffaPresented reports from a Special Parliamentary Committee on the alluvial gold mining industry.
governmentThe Government is addressing regulatory failures and planning legislative changes.
parliamentThe legislative body where the reforms and reports were discussed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Papua New GuineaSpeculative
Papua New Guinea might see shifts in mineral resource revenue or investment patterns as the Government pursues citizen ownership and a national gold refinery.

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Oct 1thenational.com.pg