July 2026
Daily
NCD, Sir, John Guise Dr, Port Moresby 121, Papua New Guinea
PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference is the premier event that brings together all sectors of the industrial, mining and resources industries into one location to create a marketplace where business is done.
The event is delivered by Prime Creative Media, with a commitment to invest into the professionalism, infrastructure and marketing of the event, both locally and internationally.
In 2026, the two-day exhibition will feature an array of equipment displays and stands across an expanded floorplan, while the conference will showcase experts from across the mining and resources sector presenting on challenges and opportunities for the local industry.
At PNG Expo, networking doesn’t end when delegates leave the expo floor! A welcome reception and official networking function means attendees can continue building valuable business relationships in relaxed, social settings across the entire event.
Please be advised that the conference program is not final and is subject to change
Mining companies need predictable, efficient permitting and clear regulatory frameworks to operate successfully. How are industry leaders working alongside national and provincial authorities to improve transparency, streamline approvals, and build the institutional capacity that benefits both investment and community trust.
From occupational health to community healthcare infrastructure, mental health, and disease prevention - how can mining drive better health outcomes for both workers and surrounding populations?
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
In this conversation, Lorna will share insights from her journey in sport and business, and how rugby league continues to unite communities and drive opportunity across Papua New Guinea.
Mining developments often drive major investments in transport links, power generation, and digital systems. This panel explores how these connectivity and infrastructure upgrades- initiated through mining-can be planned and financed to also support wider national development priorities. It will look at how improved access and technology can benefit remote communities, enable new economic opportunities, and contribute to long-term resilience across PNG.
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Papua New Guinea is entering a period of sustained infrastructure and resource development, yet remains heavily reliant on imported cement. Pacific Lime and Cement is developing the country’s first integrated domestic cement manufacturing platform to support long term infrastructure growth, reduce import dependence, and improve supply security. This presentation will focus on the strategic rationale for domestic production, PNG’s unique resource and market advantages, and how local cement manufacturing can lower costs, strengthen supply chains, and support national development.
PNG’s geography places it at the heart of climate and biodiversity challenges. This theme reframes environmental management as innovation, not constraint.
Establishing and operating a mine in PNG's rugged, isolated terrain presents extraordinary logistical challenges. How are mining companies procuring equipment, managing supply chains across difficult geography, and maintaining operations when the nearest port or road could be hundreds of km away?
Session details to come.
What new exploration models (data, AI, remote sensing) are relevant to PNG’s geology and context? How can PNG attract exploration capital?
This presentation outlines modern slope and ground monitoring solutions used in Papua New Guinea, focused on improving safety in high-risk environments. It will cover key technologies such as radar, GNSS, and sensor systems, and how combining these tools delivers reliable, real-time insights. Practical considerations for implementation in remote mining conditions will also be discussed, with an emphasis on proactive risk management.
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
PNG faces challenges building a sustainable and skilled local workforce and linking supply-chains locally.
As Papua New Guinea’s mining sector continues to expand, meaningful community engagement remains central to responsible development. This panel brings together community leaders, mining executives, government representatives, and social performance specialists to discuss strategies that strengthen relationships with landowner groups, support local development priorities, and ensure long-term social license to operate.
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Session details to come.
PNG's resources sector is well known for its vast reserves of high-quality minerals and precious metals, but getting them into commercial markets remains a challenge. How can local projects attract the kind of global investment backing required to establish and maintain production?
PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) is thrilled to welcome the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) as an association partner for the 2026…
Goodman Fielder International (GFI), one of Papua New Guinea’s leading food manufacturers, has been named the Official Catering Sponsor for the PNG Mining Expo…
The PNG Chiefs join the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) as key Impact Partner for 2026. As Impact Partner, the PNG Chiefs bring a new level…
Returning to Port Moresby on 1–2 July 2026, the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) will unveil an expanded conference…
The Stanley Hotel & Suites, Port Moresby
NCD, Sir, John Guise Dr, Port Moresby 121, Papua New Guinea
PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference is the premier event that brings together all sectors of the industrial, mining and resources industries into one location to create a marketplace where business is done.
The event is under new ownership, with a commitment to invest into the professionalism, infrastructure and marketing of the event, both locally and internationally.
