Mining Haus - Home to MRA, Poreporena Highway, Port Moresby

WELCOME to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) of Papua New Guinea (PNG).  This site will provide all the information you require on the Minerals Sector in PNG. The Authority is a Government Agency; and all  functions executed are on behalf of the Government of PNG.

The Mineral Resources Authority was established through the enactment of the Mineral Resources Authority Act 2005 by Parliament. The Act came into effect on January 1 persuant to the Gazettal Notice No. G16 of 2006.

MRA Vision Statement

• Improving lives of Papua New Guineans through the responsible management of the nation's mineral resources

Mission Statements

• Effectively promote a healthy and sustainable mineral industry; and
• provide a regulatory environment which maximizes mining opportunities to ensure optimal benefits for the people of Papua New Guinea.

Information & Data of Interest.

MRA  Structure: This link will take you to brief descriptions on the five divisions of the Authority.

OPEN DAY

MRA hosted its first Open Day on Friday 30th May 2008. By June 1st, MRA would have completed 12 months of operations. It was a fun filled day with short drama by the funny Watete group and MRA's own Regulatory Operation's Warden & Land Owners.  PNG's Communication company Telikom was the official sponsor and it participated too. Red Cross PNG was invited to raise funds for the needy by selling food and drinks. For almost 2000 people that entered the gate, it was educational, they learnt about MRA and what it does to regulate and manage the nation's mineral resources.

Left: Bomai, the attendant at the Information & Marketing Division booth assisting potential investors.

                                                                                                        Above: Crowd at the Open day