Mining Industries PwC Papua New Guinea
Minerals share a significant portion of PNGs economy and has long been a pillar of the countrys economic growth. Since 1970, the mining industry has dominated PNGs economy. Mineral exports are gold, copper, silver, nickel and cobalt. PNG mines are spread across the country, the largest of which include: Ok Tedi Copper and Gold Mine, Porgera Gold Mine, Lihir Gold Mine, Hidden Valley Gold