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Papua New Guinea (PNG) is drawing interest from ASX-listed gold companies due to its abundant mineral resources and favorable mining regulations. The Ok Tedi mine generated significant output in 2025, producing 106,018t of copper and 298,350oz of gold.

The PNG government is directly investing in projects, such as St Barbara's $370m deal for the Simberi gold project, enhancing production capacity. Taruga Minerals has acquired gold and copper assets and plans drilling for 2026. Other junior miners like Geopacific Resources are also advancing projects, showcasing PNG's potential in the mining sector.