The PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is an industry association that represents the interests of the mining and petroleum industry in Papua New Guinea. 
The Chamber:

• Has a current membership of over 150 companies.  This includes most of the mining and petroleum companies active in Papua New Guinea who comprise the Full Members. Associate and Service Members make up the balance of the membership and these are support companies with business connections to the mining and petroleum sector in Papua New Guinea.
• Is governed by a Council of twelve Councillors elected by the Full and Associate Members and headed by a President, a Senior Vice President and a Vice President.  The administrative arm of the organisation is run by a  Secretariat, which is headed by an Executive Director.
• Is the representative voice for the mining and petroleum industry in Papua New Guinea. The organisation's principal role is to present to government the concerns and issues facing the industry and to address these issues and to advocate for beneficial changes to both existing and proposed new legislation and policy that affect the mining and petroleum sector.
• Performs a vital role in informing and educating the wider community and increasing public awareness of the activities and benefits of the mining and petroleum industry. The Chamber also informs the public that the industry has obligations and commitments and that these are effectively monitored and controlled by the Government.
• Implements a wide range of other programmes to promote and support the industry and assist members including media and public relations activities, education programmes, publications, and conferences, seminars and international industry promotions. The Chamber's flagship conference is the biennial Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney.
• Keeps its members informed by publishing a regular Bulletin, which is also widely circulated to politicians, senior public servants, business and media organisations.  The organisation also produces and supports technical publications for the benefit of members.
• Is very involved in education and publishes a series of student books that are distributed free of charge to schools. The Chamber manages two trust funds for education and training of citizens in the mining and petroleum industry and has been active in introducing new, industry related courses into the Universities.

Come visit us at
Level 1, The Lodge,
Bampton Street, Port Moresby,
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

OR Mail - P.O.Box 1032, Port Moresby, 121,
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Contact us
PH: (675) 321 2988 / 321 3827 / 321 0546
FAX: (675) 321 7107