in Papua New Guinea
Mineral Resources
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Vast Mineral
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Expectations and
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in the MINING SECTOR
at MRA
Mineral Resources
Authority of
Papua New Guinea
in Papua New Guinea
Corporate Plan
2022 - 2027
at MRA
Vast Mineral
Resources of
Papua New Guinea.
Expectations and
Perception
in the MINING SECTOR
Mining in Papua New Guinea
Successful mining and exploration requires a good understanding and respect for the diversity of the country, both in terms of cultures and socio-econmic contexts, as well as biodiversity and natural characteristics.
MRA assists companies in abiding by existing legislation in this regard, and in providing overall advice, based on expertise which has been built up from work conducted throughout Papua New Guinea.
Latest Updates
MRA Special Procurement Committee Sworn-in
A Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Special Procurement Committee of the National Procurement Commission (NPC) was
Porgera CDA Initialed
PORT MORESBY: Four of the six parties to the Porgera Mining Project Community Development Agreement
MRA Management, Staff Welcome New Minister
PORT MORESBY: The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) management and staff, yesterday officially welcomed the newly
Hon Basil Jnr Launches MRA’s Artisanal Mining Code of Practice
GOROKA: The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has announced the development of a ‘Resource Evaluation Code
Diversify, Re-Invest and Manage Better: Mr Garry
GOROKA: Alluvial gold miners in the country have the potential to become billionaires if they
Mining in Papua New Guinea
Successful mining and exploration requires a good understanding and respect for the diversity of the country, both in terms of cultures and socio-econmic contexts, as well as biodiversity and natural characteristics.
MRA assists companies in abiding by existing legislation in this regard, and in providing overall advice, based on expertise which has been built up from work conducted throughout Papua New Guinea.
Latest Updates
MRA Special Procurement Committee Sworn-in
A Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Special Procurement Committee of the National Procurement Commission (NPC) was sworn-in on Friday Oct 25, at the NPC office
Porgera CDA Initialed
PORT MORESBY: Four of the six parties to the Porgera Mining Project Community Development Agreement (CDA), yesterday (Oct 9, 2024) initialled the draft of
MRA Management, Staff Welcome New Minister
PORT MORESBY: The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) management and staff, yesterday officially welcomed the newly appointed Mining Minister, Hon Wake Goi MP, to the
Hon Basil Jnr Launches MRA’s Artisanal Mining Code of Practice
GOROKA: The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has announced the development of a ‘Resource Evaluation Code of Practice for alluvial mining’ (RECP), to support and
Diversify, Re-Invest and Manage Better: Mr Garry
GOROKA: Alluvial gold miners in the country have the potential to become billionaires if they diversify into other businesses, re-invest and manage their money
The MRA is principally a government regulatory institution providing regulatory services to companies holding exploration and mining tenements in Papua New Guinea. Mining can be a highly risky but profitable business, and people in Papua New Guinea may have high expectations on the benefits it may bring. MRA prides itself in managing these expectations effectively since its conception in 2005. Apart from these services, MRA is also a scientific institution conducting surveys and explorations to understand better the geology and mineralization of Papua New Guinea. It is the custodian of all mineral and other earth sciences data in Papua New Guinea.
Safety First
MRA conducts accident preventive awareness activities as part of their safety and health programs.
Mining Support
MRA plays a vital role in managing the perceptions and expectations of all its stakeholders.
The total mineral (oil & gas included) export of Papua New Guinea is 82.7 % of the total commodities exports (Bank of PNG, Sept 2020). The mining sector alone is approximately 60 % of the total exports.
Papua New Guinea has safer mining operations that are comparable with global mining jurisdictions. The Mines Inspectorate ensures that mining hazards and risks are managed to as low as reasonably practicable possible.
Papua New Guinea is blessed with a vast range of mineral resources consisting of Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel and Chromite (Chromium). In addition, there still remains a large array of other mineral resources that are yet to be discovered and currently our estimate on our mined resources remains to be assessed.
What we do
The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) is a government institution established to regulate, grow and sustainably manage the mining (minerals) industry to maximize mineral export revenue for Papua New Guinea. It is the custodian of over 15,000 volumes of exploration reports and over 900,000 data points of mineral data. It is the first point of contact for any businesses in the mining sector.
As the mining business encroaches on customary land, local communities are impacted one way or the other, and with it the perceptions and expectations on improvement of their lives. The MRA plays an important role in facilitating and managing these perceptions and expectations. It is the middleman for all stakeholders in the mining and exploration and related activities.
A whole division, with a staff of 39 is dedicated to effectively administering and managing all exploration and mining projects in Papua New Guinea. The division registers and manages all tenements; applications, currents, and renewals. It hosts the three key State Regulatory Positions; The Registrar of Tenements, The Chief Mining Warden, and The Chief Mines Inspector.
The Geological Survey of Papua New Guinea is an integral part and a division of the Mineral Resources Authority, when MRA was established in 2005. It is the scientific arm of MRA, responsible for the acquisition, process and analysis, and custodianship of all earth sciences data of Papua New Guinea. This data includes the explorations reports, some dating back to the 1950s & 60s and remote sensing data, mainly geophysical data such as aeromags, radiometrics and Radar
Mining in Papua New Guinea draws a lot more stakeholders than other global mining jurisdictions. The direct and indirect members of the community stakeholders alone are vast, and with it comes varying perceptions and expectations. Adding to this is the various levels of governments in Papua New Guinea, and the company and its shareholders. Seeing the enormity of the tasks in managing them, the Government of PNG through MRA dedicated a team of 22 officers to effectively manage the projects and their potential issues. One of their key policy documents administered and managed by this team is the Mining Project Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). They are the implementers of the national government’s PIP projects.
Cadastre Portal and Mineral Tenement Map
This Mining Cadastre Portal provides an e-government platform for all stakeholders in the mining sector of Papua New Guinea to engage directly with the Mineral Resource Authority (MRA), the custodians of Papua New Guinea’s mineral wealth.
The Map Portal (Click to View) displays mineral tenement license and application boundaries and key attributes/information for public consumption; this is also inline to the EITI standards to promote transparency within Papua New Guinea’s mineral sector.
MRA Information
MRA Notices
Provides regular notices and advertisements relating to MRA services and activities for our customers and stakeholders.
MRA Publications
Provides a variety or diversified publications for promotional, investment purposes and for public information.
MRA Warden Hearing
Provides regular warden hearing relating to MRA services and activities for our customers and stakeholders.
Ready to Bring Bigger, Better, Faster And Stronger
Projects Than Ever Before!!
PNG Mining Industry
The Mining Act 1992 is the principle legislations any investor must be familiar with before engaging in any mining and related businesses. It governs the tenements systems and related activities.
Mining Projects
It’s a challenge to MRA and companies to discover new prospects, hence mines. With new tools for exploration we stand to win in the unlocking of the minerals from a complex geological setting.
Geoscientific Data
The Interactive Map Portal showing the distribution of the various mineral elements in Papua New Guinea including the geology is here.
Mining Regulations
For conducting business in PNG, under PNG Laws, Section 28 of the IPA stipulates the requirements. This page is comprised of documents from all over the website for quick reference.
PNG Mineral Elements
MRA Special Procurement Committee Sworn-in
Porgera CDA Initialed
MRA Management, Staff Welcome New Minister
New – MRA Online Map Sales
Online Map Sales Area of Interest SelectionPlease take the time to interact with the map attached. If you are not
MRA Customer Survey Notice
Mineral Resources Authority Customer Satisfaction Survey Dear valued client, we hope you enjoyed your visit to the Mining Haus. As
New Application Fees for Special Mining Lease
NOTICE OF FEES FOR TENEMENTS AND DEALINGSPHILIP SAMAR, Managing Director of the Mineral Resources Authority, hereby give notice that the
MRA MD explains addition of Section 5A to the existing
Managing Director of the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Jerry Garry has explained that the objective of Section 5A and its
Statutory Examinations 2020 Gazetted Notice
Under Division 3 Section 330 of the Mining (Safety) Regulation 1935, the Board of Examiners has determined to conduct examinations
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Woodlark Mining Project MoA Review
Parties to the Woodlark Mining Project Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) successfully completed the review of the revised MoA last Saturday
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MRA Dismisses Claims On Social Media
Regulator of the mining industry Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has dismissed allegations on social media that the Ok Tedi Mining
Mineral Tenement Holders Public Notice
This notice serves to direct all Mineral Tenement Holders of Special Mining Lease, Mining Lease, Alluvial mining Lease, Exploration Licence,
Successful conclusion of the Porgera Special Mining Lease
Media Statement: Jerry Maku - District Administrator for Porgera and Mr. JerryGarry - Managing Director for the Mineral Resources Authority
Porgera clan agents and representatives validation exercise for landowners
Porgera clan agents and representatives validation exercise for landowners within Porgera’s lease for mining purposes (LMPs), mining easements (MEs), mining