Australian Resources Minister in PNG for meet

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan, is today in Papua New Guinea promoting investment and innovation in mining with government representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Minister Canavan is representing the Australian government at the APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining meeting in Port Moresby.

The meeting will focus on promoting investment and innovation in mining, and address overcoming barriers to innovation-driven growth and inclusion.

Minister Canavan said the meeting was a good opportunity to work with the PNG Government and senior representatives from APEC countries on resource-based issues.

“Australia looks forward to working with like-minded economies to develop approaches to building sustainable growth in the mining sector, while minimising impacts on the environment and improving the livelihoods of communities,” he said.

“I will also use the visit to discuss issues of common interest with PNG Ministers.

“The visit program includes meetings with my PNG counterparts, the Minister for Mining, the Hon. Johnson Tuke MP, and the Minister for Petroleum, Hon Fabian Pok MP.”

(Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan – Picture: The Morning Bulletin)

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