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Prediction: PNG to be world’s top copper miners

http://www.looppng.com/content/prediction-png-be-world%E2%80%99s-top-copper-miners

Papua New Guinea will join the ranks of top copper producing nations in the next decade says PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum executive director Greg Anderson.

Zeming: Morobe MPs intact in Government

http://www.looppng.com/content/zeming-morobe-mps-intact-government

Deputy Leader of People’s National Congress Party Mao Zeming said all Morobe Members of Parliament were happy with what the government of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill had done for the province so far and wanted the momentum of development to continue.

Oro Butterflies move closer to finals in Pom league

http://www.looppng.com/content/oro-butterflies-move-closer-finals-pom-league

Oro Butterflies are one step ahead in making the top eight teams for the final playoffs of the Port Moresby Rugby League competition.

Our BSP gets okay to buy Westpac interests in Solomons

http://www.looppng.com/content/our-bsp-gets-okay-buy-westpac-interests-solomons

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has given approval to Bank South Pacific to acquire Westpac banking operations in the Solomon Islands.

Driver and passengers charged with drink offences

http://www.looppng.com/content/driver-and-passengers-charged-drink-offences

Central highway patrol this morning arrested a man and charged him for drinking and driving as well as permitting alcohol consumption in a moving vehicle.