1st - 2nd July 2026
Main Stage
Please be advised that the conference program is not final and is subject to change
Partnering for Certainty: How Miners and Government Can Strengthen PNG's Regulatory Environment
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.
Healthy Communities for Healthy Mines: Public Health in Remote Mining Regions
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?
Industry Insights with Lorna McPherson
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.
Remote Operations & Connectivity
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.
Lunch
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Building Papua New Guinea’s Domestic Cement Industry with CEO of Cement, Pacific Lime and Cement, Kevin Savory
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.
Sustainability in PNG Mining – How PNG can optimise regenerative mining
PNG’s geography places it at the heart of climate and biodiversity challenges. This theme reframes environmental management as innovation, not constraint.
Procurement and Logistics in PNG's Remote Terrain
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?
The Future of PNG Mining: Powering Autonomy, Safety, and 100% Uptime
In the race for efficiency, connectivity is the bedrock of the modern mine. Supported by Stream Tech, this session showcases how Cisco technology transforms remote PNG sites into "smart mines." We’ll demonstrate how rock-solid wireless networks enable autonomous hauling, remote drilling, and enhanced worker safety. Discover how to eliminate operational blind spots, protect your site from cyber threats, and ensure 24/7 uptime in the toughest environments. Join us to see how you can move faster and work safer, from the pit to the port.
Technology & Investment for PNG’s Future Resources
What new exploration models (data, AI, remote sensing) are relevant to PNG’s geology and context? How can PNG attract exploration capital?
Safety First: Modern Slope and Ground Monitoring Solutions in Papua New Guinea
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.
Industry Expert Discussion
Session and speaker details to come.
Building PNG’s Mining Workforce
PNG faces challenges building a sustainable and skilled local workforce and linking supply-chains locally.
Building Trust, Shared Value, and Sustainable Partnerships
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.
Lunch
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Building What Doesn’t Exist: Digital Foundations for PNG’s Future
In one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote regions, the Frieda River Project is redefining what’s possible, building a world-class copper-gold operation from the ground up. Enabling this transformation is TE (PNG) Limited, whose pioneering deployment of the country’s first NICTA-approved OneWeb Low Earth Orbit satellite service marks a breakthrough in national connectivity. This is more than enabling a single project. It represents a step-change for PNG’s digital future, proving that high-performance, reliable connectivity can reach even the most isolated locations. Together, Frieda River and TE (PNG) are setting a new benchmark for infrastructure, innovation, and inclusive growth across the country.
Financing and Investment
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?