Helping Papua New Guinea to Develop Its Full Potential
PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE)
PNG CORE is committed to supporting and promoting the minerals and energy industries, as well as related sectors, in Papua New Guinea.
We are focused on fostering progress and sustainable practices, aiming to be a leading voice and key contributor to the responsible growth of these important industries.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, working together to achieve our strategic intent and create sustainable benefits for Papua New Guinea.
Sustainability
We are committed to the sustainable use of natural resources, ensuring that we meet our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Empowerment
We empower our people and the communities we serve, enabling them to capture sustained nation-building benefits from their natural resources.
Innovation
We embrace innovation, continually seeking new and better ways to create understanding, generate knowledge, and forge relationships.
Industry Contributions
Extraction Industry Employment – 2020 = 12,325 Extraction Industry Employment – 2021 = 14,033 Extraction Industry Employment – 2022 = 12,242
Billion Kina
Total Mineral Production (PGK) in 2020
Billion Kina
Total Mineral Production (PGK) in 2021
Billion Kina
Total Mineral Production (PGK) in 2022
Our Policies
National Content
At PNG CORE, we champion National Content as a cornerstone of Papua New Guinea’s sustainable development. Our policies are designed to ensure that Papua New Guineans actively participate in and benefit from the nation’s mineral and energy sectors. Learn More...
Climate Change
We are committed to leading Papua New Guinea’s resources and energy sectors in addressing climate change through proactive collaboration, innovation, and community empowerment. Guided by global best practices and aligned with the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework, our policy reflects a deep commitment to climate resilience and sustainable development. Learn More...
Energy Transition
We are committed to guiding Papua New Guinea’s shift toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future. As the nation’s leading voice for the resources and energy sector, we advocate for a just and inclusive energy transition that supports climate goals, economic development, and energy security. Learn More...
Become a PNGCORE Member
Join leading companies driving investment, jobs, and development across Papua New Guinea.
ADVOCACY
Advocate for social, economic and environmental public policy that supports a stronger, more sustainable minerals industry
INDUSTRY
Work with industry to promote leading practice in safety, skills and training to develop the minerals workforce of the future
ENGAGEMENT
Partner with communities, business and government to maximise mining’s contribution to Australia
