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 

 

 

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

ABG announces the re-organization of the Department of Mining and Petroleum and Establishment of the Bougainville Energy Office

Notice on cessation of transitional arrangements for mining without a tenement

ABG and Panguna Stakeholders forge unified path forward after week-long consultations