Exploration Forum

Resources Exploration Forum

The PNG Exploration Forum is a premier platform for unlocking Papua New Guinea’s untapped mineral and energy potential. As part of PNG Investment Week, this exclusive event convenes senior industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of resource development in one of the world’s most resource-rich regions.

Join us at
Parkside 1, Level 2
ICC Sydney

11 December
8 AM - 5 PM

Join us at
Parkside 1, Level 2
ICC Sydney

11 December
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What You’ll Gain

Strategic Market Intelligence: Understand PNG’s evolving resource landscape, including opportunities in minerals, energy, and emerging technologies.
Investment Pathways: Explore frameworks that enable sustainable exploration and development while balancing environmental and social considerations.
Collaborative Partnerships: Connect with influential stakeholders to forge alliances that drive long-term growth and responsible resource utilization.

Why This Matters

Papua New Guinea’s resource sector is a cornerstone of its economic future. With global demand for minerals and energy rising, PNG offers significant opportunities for exploration and investment. This forum provides actionable insights into regulatory reforms, financing models, and technological innovations that will define the next decade of resource development.

Program

Sessions

Registration

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Arrival Tea and Coffee

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Session 1: Mineral Exploration Update

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Mineral Resources Authority Exploration Update

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

K92 Mining Exploration Update

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Financing Sustainable Growth: Building World-Class Discoveries in Papua New Guinea through Global Capital and Local Partnership

Greg McCunn, CEO, Great Pacific Gold Corp

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

Woodlark Exploration Update

GeoPacific Resources Limited

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Oro Nickel Exploration Update

Oro Nickel Limited

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Rio Tinto Holding PNG Limited

Morning Tea

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 2: Energy Exploration Update

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

National Petroleum Authority Exploration Update

National Petroleum Authority

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

The Torres Sub-Basin in the Gulf of Papua, is this Papua New Guinea’s next giant Petroleum System

Alaister Shakerley, Exploration Manager, Larus Energy

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Subsurface and Geoscience - Kumul Petroleum’s Upstream Gas Aggregation Exploration and Development in Papuan Basin

Alex Goiye, General Manager, KPHL

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Brent McInne, Chairman – Peak Oil (PNG) Pty Ltd

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

ENEOS Xplora Inc. (TBC)

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

TotalEnergies (TBC)

Networking Lunch

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Session 3: Future Horizons in PNG Minerals & Energy

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

A Minerals Development Master Plan and Mining Corridor Perspective for the PNG Mining Sector

Dr. Wilfred Lus, World Bank

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

The Petroleum Fiscal System – getting it right for Papua New Guinea

John Chambers, Managing Director, Larus Energy

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Building the human capital, research capability, and technological innovation needed to support the mining and energy industry development agenda

Professor Ora Renagi OL, Vice-Chancellor – Papua New Guinea University of Technology

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

PNG’s Electricity Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Directions

Nelson, CEO – Dirio Gas & Power Company Limited

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Innovation in sustainable power supply for the mining and O&G sectors

Alberto Balbo, CEO & Founder – Callendar Energy

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Koiti Mel, Munga River Limited

Arrival Tea and Coffee

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Session 4: Exploration Frontiers

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Pacific Lime & Cement Limited (TBC)

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

South Pacific Metals Corporation (TBC)

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Niuminco Edie Creek Limited (TBC)

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Nickel 28 (TBC)

Cocktails

4:00 PM

Join the conversation shaping PNG’s investment future.

Gain first-hand insights from PNG’s key regulatory leaders and be part of the dialogue driving policy reform and investor confidence.

Join the conversation shaping PNG’s investment future.

Gain first-hand insights from PNG’s key regulatory leaders and be part of the dialogue driving policy reform and investor confidence.

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