- Mining Haus, Poreporena Freeway, Konedobu
The MRA is principally a government regulatory institution providing regulatory services to companies holding exploration and mining tenements in Papua New Guinea.
Successful mining and exploration requires a good understanding and respect for the diversity of the country, both in terms of cultures and socio-economic contexts, as well as biodiversity and natural characteristics.
From regulation and safety to geoscience and investment, MRA works with everyone who has a stake in Papua New Guinea’s mineral resources.
MRA assists companies in abiding by existing legislation, and provides overall advice based on expertise built up from work conducted throughout Papua New Guinea.
Access the e-government platform for mining sector stakeholders. The Map Portal displays mineral tenement license and application boundaries, aligned with EITI standards for transparency.
The MRA is principally a government regulatory institution providing regulatory services to companies holding exploration and mining tenements in Papua New Guinea. Mining can be a highly risky but profitable business, and people in Papua New Guinea may have high expectations on the benefits it may bring. MRA prides itself in managing these expectations effectively since its conception in 2005. Apart from these services, MRA is also a scientific institution conducting surveys and explorations to understand better the geology and mineralization of Papua New Guinea. It is the custodian of all mineral and other earth sciences data in Papua New Guinea.
MRA conducts accident preventive awareness activities as part of their safety and health programs.
MRA plays a vital role in managing the perceptions and expectations of all its stakeholders.
The total mineral (oil & gas included) export of Papua New Guinea is 82.7 % of the total commodities exports (Bank of PNG, Sept 2020). The mining sector alone is approximately 60 % of the total exports.
Papua New Guinea has safer mining operations that are comparable with global mining jurisdictions. The Mines Inspectorate ensures that mining hazards and risks are managed to as low as reasonably practicable possible.
Papua New Guinea is blessed with a vast range of mineral resources consisting of Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel and Chromite (Chromium). In addition, there still remains a large array of other mineral resources that are yet to be discovered and currently our estimate on our mined resources remains to be assessed.
Papua New Guinea is endowed with a remarkable variety of mineral resources spanning the periodic table.
