Department of Mining and Petroleum
THE DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND PETROLEUM:
Headed by Secretary PETER KOLOTEIN under the ministerial leadership of Honorable ISHMAEL TOROAMA, President & Minister for Mineral and Energy Resources, Its mandate is focused on:
- Mineral resources
- Geological Hazard Management
- Energy resources
EXECUTIVE DOCUMENTS:
Department Corporate Plan. View here
Bougainville Energy Policy 2022. View here
Bougainville Strategic Energy Plan 2023 - 2033. View here
AWARENESS MATERIALS ON PANGUNA REDEVELOPMENT:
Factsheet: Frequently Asked Questions, March 2026
Factsheet: Panguna EL01 & Partnering Arrangements, March 2026
Factsheet: Panguna Redevelopment: Current Status and Next Steps, March 2026
Factsheet: Understanding the Mining Life Cycle, March 2026
REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS ON BOUGAINVILLE MINING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) BILL 2026
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), through the Department of Mining & Petroleum (DMP), wishes to inform and invite interested stakeholders and members of the public to participate in regional consultations on the proposed Bougainville Mining (Occupational Health and Safety) Bill 2026.
Consultation Schedule:
- South Bougainville, Buin on 24 August 2026, 9am to 5pm | Venue: Southern Pride Lodge | Contact: Clara Momoi
- Central Bougainville, Arawa on 26 August 2026, 9am to 5pm | Venue: Sharpe Memorial | Contact: Michael Otoroa
- North Bougainville, Buka on 2 September 2026, 9am to 5pm | Venue: Adeeves | Contact: Cyril Gerio
Download a copy of the proposed bill here.
LEGISLATIONS:
Bougainville Mining Act 2015. View here
Bougainville Mining Regulations 2016. View here
Bougainville Mining (Gold Production Levy Amendment) Act 2025. View here
Bougainville Mining (Amendment) Act 2026. View here.
NEWS
BEC grants exploration license to Bougainville Mineral Investments
Moroni awareness on cessation of transitional arrangements for mining without tenement
Awareness on cessation of transitional arrangements for mining without tenement
Land Access Agreement signed with Panguna Landowners
Land access agreement signed between Kanavitu landowners and EJV
President Toroama addresses Panguna legacy at PNG Resources Week
BEC grants exploration licence to Eivo Joint Venture Ltd
Presidential Statement on BCL Court Proceeding
ABG Department of Mining and Petroleum opens Coordination Office in Arawa
Notice on cessation of transitional arrangements for mining without a tenement
ABG and Panguna Stakeholders forge unified path forward after week-long consultations
