The Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) participated in the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNGCORE) Investment Week, held in Sydney, Australia, from the 7th to the 11th of December 2025, engaging with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders from the extractive sector and beyond.
Throughout the week, PNGEITI utilized its exhibition booth to showcase its work in promoting transparency and accountability in Papua New Guinea’s mining and petroleum sectors. The Secretariat also used the platform to strengthen networks with organizations, institutions, and individuals, while raising awareness of ongoing PNGEITI initiatives and EITI implementation in PNG.
The PNGEITI exhibition booth attracted significant interest, with several high-profile individuals visiting to learn more about the EITI process and discuss extractive sector governance with National Secretariat staff. Notable visitors included:
Honorable Casmiro Aia, Member of Parliament for Goilala;
Mr. Marcus Bai, former PNG Kumuls and Melbourne Storm player;
Mr. Assik Tommy Tomscoll, former Middle Ramu MP and Country Manager for Ramu Nickel;
Mr. Gabriel Pepson, former Ambassador to the European Union and former Secretary for Foreign Affairs;
Ms. Valentina Kaman, lawyer, Vice President of the Business Professional Women Club, and Vice Chair of The Voice Inc.
Engagement at the booth was highly interactive, with visitors raising questions and expressing interest in PNGEITI’s work. Social media posts featuring high-profile visitors and event highlights significantly increased traffic and engagement across PNGEITI’s online platforms during the conference.
Visibility and Knowledge Sharing
PNGEITI also featured in the PNGCORE Investment Week magazine, which was produced and distributed during the event, with content coverage and advertising showcasing the organization’s role in extractive sector transparency.
The PNGEITI 2023 EITI Report was referenced during the conference, with Mr. John Chambers, Managing Director of Larus Energy, citing the report in his presentation. Mr. Chambers noted that the EITI Report provides a comprehensive view of extractive industry receipts and supports informed discussion on sector revenues.
PNGEITI’s branded merchandise was fully distributed on the first day of the exhibition, reflecting strong interest from participants. Informational materials, including brochures, fact sheets, and information sheets, were redesigned into smaller, more accessible formats incorporating QR codes, allowing participants to easily access digital content. This approach marked a notable improvement from PNGEITI’s outreach efforts at the 2024 conference.
Executive Director Mr. George Kauli expressed satisfaction with PNGEITI’s participation at the event, noting the value of continued engagement with PNGCORE and the broader extractive sector community.
“The National Secretariat will continue to participate in PNGCORE events to raise awareness of PNGEITI’s work and strengthen networks with key stakeholders,” Mr. Kauli said.
He added that PNGEITI looks forward to deepening its collaboration with PNGCORE, with the aspiration of not only exhibiting but also contributing as a speaker at future conferences.
PNGEITI also extended its appreciation to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) and Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited (KMHL) for sponsoring two PNGEITI participants to attend the event.
The PNGCORE Investment Week remains the largest PNG-focused extractive sector event held outside Papua New Guinea, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, development partners, and potential investors. The event provides a world-class platform to showcase Papua New Guinea’s resource potential and governance frameworks to a global audience.
