PNG experiences decline in mineral exploration

PORT MORESBY: There has been a decline in mineral exploration activities in the country since 2019, according to the Managing Director of the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), Jerry Garry.

Mr Garry said this today at the Geoscience, Exploration & Extraction Conference 2024, at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby.
The MD said from 2012-2018, most of the country was taken up by companies exploring for mineral resources. He said today exploration activity had declined significantly, indicating that it was a concern.

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