PNG Resources Week 2025
Speeches and Presentation

CANCONEX Opening Session

Anthony Smaré, President, PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNGCORE)
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Prime Minister's Address on Sustainable Resources Development | Hon. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 2A: National Content and Success Stories

LANCO development and the growth of PNG business & TEP PNG approach to NC in 2024/25 | Mary-Anne Reen, National Content Manager & James Leahy, Lanco & Business Development Manager, Total Energies EP PNG Limited
National Content at Santos - Landowner Companies & Santos Global Support Centre | Garry Mazewin, Senior Manager, Business Development & Local Content, Santos
Empowering Papua New Guineans: A Landowner Company’s Commitment to National Growth | Leonie Baptiste, Training and Development Manager, PNG Mining and Petroleum Hospitality Services Ltd (PNGMPHSL)
Our Story - 50 Years of Resource Building PNG Communities| Larry Andagali, Managing Director, Trans Wonderland Limited & Robert Addis, General Manager, TWL Supply Chain Solutions & Deb Doan, WAL Project Manager & Senior Manager, Palladium Group
National Content Policy Evolution in PNG: Lessons and Future Opportunities | Dr. Anita Togolo, Country Manager and Communities and Social Impact Specialist, ERIAS Group
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 2B: Community Investment Projects

Development Model Gutpela Community | Ms. Imelda Siaguru, GM Communications & Impact Monitoring, PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP)
Community Investment Projects | Marilyn Wingi, Community Affairs Manager, ExxonMobil PNG Limited
Economic livelihoods programming | Steve Hoap, Manager, Economic Programs – Local Content, Ok Tedi Mining Limited
Building a Better Future| Elsie Mongoru, Senior Manager, Sustainable Development, Santos
Benefits Sharing of Ramu Nickel Cobalt project Krumbukari Madang | Eric Kuman General Manager Community Affairs, Ramu Nico Management (MCC) Limited
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 3A: Regulators National Content Update in 2025

Regulators National Content Update | Alwyn Teuwe, Department of Commerce & Industry (DCI)
Regulators National Content Update | Jimmy Haumu, Director Petroleum Division, National Petroleum Authority (NPA)
Panel Discussion with Q&A
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 3B: Gender, Youth & Community Initiatives

Gender programs - Women & Children | Charlotte Mathews, Ok Tedi Development Foundation
Bel isi PNG_ Leveraging Public, Private and Civil Society Partnership to Address Family & Sexual Violence (FSV) in PNG | Toviraka Amona, Acting Lead, Bel isi PNG Santos Foundation
Sports and Youth Engagement | Ovex Jamaika, Project Officer, K92 Mining Limited
Youth Empowerment | Natsen Sawasi, Senior Community Development Manager , PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP)
Community Investment Programs | Ian Clough, Chairman, Brian Bell Group
Panel Discussion and Q & A Session
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 3C: LandCo Showcase

FROM THE COMFORT ZONE to GROWTH ZONE | James Robinson, Integrated Management System and Operations Manager, Fubilan Catering Services (FCS)
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The Dawn of PNG Landcos in the EPC Arena | Isikeli Taureka, Chief Executive Officer, Turra Holdings Limited
Strengthening National Content Through LANCOs - The KutMor Experienc | Nathan Nason, General Manager, KutMor Limited
Business Development Aspirations of Tabar Islands Mineral Resource Holdings Limited | Emmanuel Kange, Chief Executive Officer, Tabar Islands Mineral Resource Holdings Limited
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 4A: Security in Resource

Law and Justice reform to address Law and Order Challenges | Erik Kwa, Secretary, Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG)
An Energy perspective on Law & Order | Wayne Kasou, Santos Senior Vice President, PNG Stakeholder Management, SANTOS
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 4B: Mine Closure

Ambiguities of Mine Closure | Dr. Joel Hamago, Country Manager, Frieda River Limited
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Environment monitoring and mitigation programs | Erizo Kepe, Manager Environment, Ok Tedi Mining Limited
Primary Contractor overview of Phase 1 of the Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment | Merilyn Gairo, Senior Social Consultant and Team Leader, Tetra Tech Coffey
Panel Discussion
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Interactive Q&A
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CANCONEX Day 1: Session 4C: LandCo Showcase

GFS Story | Dickson Tasi, Executive Director, Gobe Freight Services Limited
JPHL Story | Trevor Birney, Executive Director, Jerilai Pujari Holdings Limited
NCS Story | Romeo Robinson, General Manager, NCS Holdings Limited
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 5A: Impact in Education

Empowering Local Communities - Landowner Sponsorship Program | Paul Dabuma, Field Community Affairs Manager, Santos
Transforming Rural Vocational Training_ Lessons from Pimaga VET centre | Anthony Uechtritz, Principal Program Manager - Youth Opportunities, Santos Foundation
Literacy & Adult Education | Divanna Umpao, Trainer, K92 Mining Limited
Literacy Library Program_ Building the Foundations of Learning | Alicia Sion, Program Manager, Community Development, Santos Foundation
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Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 5B: Small Scale Mining

Contributions to Socio-economic Development at the Subnational Level | Hon. Marsh Narewec, MP, Member for Wau Waria
The Wau Small Scale Mining Training Centre | Andrew Onguglo, Manager - Small Scale Mining, Mineral Resources Authority (MRA)
Panel Discussion
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Q & A Session
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 5C: Lessons from Landowner Identification

Landowner Identification Management | Paul Koba, Senior Coordinator, National Petroleum Authority (NPA)
Social Mapping & Landowner Identification | Sam Koyama, National Content Manager, Exxon Mobil PNG Limited
Community relations and social mapping | Jeffrey Tom, Manager Community Relations & Sustainability, Ok Tedi Mining Limited
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 6A: Impact in Health

Impact in Health | Raymond Singamis, Manager Health Services, Ok Tedi Mining Limited
Santos TB Program The Other Side of Fear | Dr Graham Low, Medical Officer, Santos
Santos Foundation Support for Women’s Health | Nancy Aloitch, Program Manager, Health, Santos Foundation
Health intervention vs Systems strengthening | Dr Alex Maha, Director for Health, PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP)
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 6B: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Resources Sector

Telikom – 70 years of providing telecommunication services in the country | Amos Tepi, Chief Executive Officer, Telikom PNG
Enhanced connectivity and enterprise solutions can drive innovation and growth in the resources sector | Ronald Prasad, Chief Strategy Officer, Vodafone PNG
LEO Satellite Technology for Papua New Guinea | Tony Waters, Senior Sales Director & Sherak Adam, Operations Director Pacific/PNG, SpeedCast
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 7B: Impact in Agriculture

Harmony Agriculture Projects | Bernard Kavanamur, Manager, Social Performance and Communities & Steven Rooney, General Manager Hidden Valley Mine, Harmony Gold Limited
Agriculture Development | Joy Jack, Project Lead, K92 Mining Limited
Fly Vanilla | Raul De los Santos, Executive Manager – Corporate Services, Ok Tedi Development Foundation
Supporting livelihood through SFA | Peter Callister, General Manager, South Fly Agri, PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP)
PNG Sago Program_ Unlocking opportunities for Rural Communities | Prof. Phil Brown- CQ University, Santos Foundation
12 months update on Sepik agriculture boom and takeaways for resources provinces| Hon Allan Bird, Governor of East Sepik Province

CANCONEX Day 2: Session 8A: Bougainville - Moving Forward

Kenneth Nanei, Chief Secretary & Peter Kolotein, Secretary, Autonomous Bougainville Government
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CANCONEX Day 2: Session 8B: Impact in Renewables and Climate Change

Overview of Climate Change developments | Debra Sungi, A/Managing Director, Climate Change & Development Authority
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TEM Cook Stove Project | Dr. Gabriel Machovsky, Director of International Projects, Tasman Environmental Markets
New Waste Management Facility | Ms Gerarda Mark, QHSSE Principal Advisor, Total Waste Management
Financing for Renewables | James Ellerman, Director of Resources, Energy & Infrastructure, ANZ Institutional
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Propose for Mine Oil Lab to present on the Waste Oil Storage | Gregory Pep, Ok Tedi Mining Limited
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 3: Session 9A: Maximizing Economic Benefits

EITI Update for PNG | George Kauli, Executive Director, EITI PNG
A 50-Year Fiscal Retrospective of Papua New Guinea, 1975–2025 | Martin Davies
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 3: Session 9B: Finance in Resources & Energy (FIRE)

Financing Availability for LandCo | Sunil Pokharel, Chief Executive Officer, TISA Bank
Strengthening Governance and Compliance as Catalysts for Improved Access to Finance in Emerging Markets | Maygen Turliu, Partner, Taxation and Business Services, Deloitte
Finance in Resources & Energy (FIRE) | Jonathan Seeto, Managing Partner, PwC Papua New Guinea
The Bilum Digital Platform | Raymil Alphonse, Principal Foreign Aid Coordinator, Department of Implementation & Rural Development
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 3: Session 10A: Future of Gold

Central Bank's Gold Powers and regime | Jeffrey Yabom, Deputy Governor – Monetary Policy & Financial Operations, Bank of Papua New Guinea
Gold Refinery Project | Joseph Umare, Technical Service Manager, Kumul Minerals Holding Limited
Panel Discussion: Perspectives on Gold | CEOs of PNG Gold Companies
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CANCONEX Day 3: Session 10B: Building SMEs

Building SMEs - IPA Perspective | Kamis Yalakun, Investment Promotion Manager, Investment Promotion Authority
Innovative Pathways for SME Growth in PNG | Des Yaninen, Chief Executive Officer, Pacifund
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 3: Session 11: Workforce Development

Workforce Development | Brian Clowes, Acting Director, National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board of PNG - Department of Labour & Industrial Relations
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Energised to Leave a Positive Legacy | Stephanie Gimo, Santos Senior Business Partner, Santos
Workforce development | Douglas Kaman, Superintendent Training & Development, Ok Tedi Mining Limited
Creating a well-trained workforce that supports PNG’s economic development | Steve Lambert, PNG Industry Manpower Solutions, PNG Industry Manpower Solutions
From the Track to the Classroom: 22 Years of Educational Transformation in Rural and Remote PNG | Dr Genevieve Nelson, CEO, Kokoda Track, Foundation (KTF)
Panel Discussion
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CANCONEX Day 3: CANCONEX Closing Remarks and Lessons of The Conference

Workforce Deveavlopment | Brian Clowes, Acting Director, National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board of PNG - Department of Labour & Industrial Relations
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Lessons of the Conference / Recap
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Resources Summit

Session 1: PNG Resources & Energy Sector - Ministerial Updates

Welcome Note | Anthony Smaré, President, PNG CORE
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Opening Remarks | Hon. John Rosso, MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands & Physical Planning
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Ministerial Address | Hon. Jimmy Maladina, Minister for Petroleum
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Ministerial Address | Hon. Peter Isoaimo, Minister for Energy
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Ministerial Address – PNG Mining Sector Update | Hon. Rainbo Paita, Minister for Mining
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Session 1.2: PNG Energy Sector & Economic Update

Update on Economy | Michael O. Koisen, OBE ML, Chief Executive Officer, TISA Group
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PNGLNG Update | Sam Koyama, National Content Manager, ExxonMobil PNG Limited
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Santos Celebrating 50 years of partnership with Papua New Guinea | Leon Buskens, Country Chair PNG, Santos

Session 2: PNG Mining Sector Update

Ok Tedi Project Update | Jesse Pile, General Manager Social Performance and Sustainability, Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML)
Porgera Project Update | James McTiernan, General Manager, New Porgera Limited
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Ramu Project Update | Assik Tommy Tomscoll, Country Manager, Ramu Nico Management (MCC) Limited
Lihir Project Update | Tim Bryson, Head of External Relations, Asia Pacific Region, Newmont Corporation

Session 3: PNG Mining Sector Update

Kumul Minerals Update | Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director, Kumul Mineral Holding Limited
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K92 Project Update | John Lewins, CEO & Director, K92 Mining Ltd
Simberi Operational Updates | Andrew Strelein, Managing Director and CEO, St Barbara Limited
Hidden Valley Mine Update | Steven Rooney, General Manager, Harmony Gold Limited

Session 4: New Projects Updates

Frieda River Update | Phil McCormack, Project Director, Frieda River Limited
Twinza Gas Development Update | Roppe Uyassi, Chief Executive Officer, Twinza Oil Limited
Building a Nation: Central Lime Project as a Catalyst for PNG’s Industrial Growth | Paul Mulder, Managing Director, Mayur Resources Limited
Closing Remarks | Richard Kassman OBE, Senior Vice President, PNG CORE

CANCONEX 2025 | APEC Haus, Port Moresby | 30 July 2025

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