• (675) 321 3511
  • info@mra.gov.pg
  • Mining Haus, Poreporena Freeway, Konedobu

Welcome to
Mineral Resources
Authority of
Papua New Guinea Providing stable regulatory regime in the mining sector,
in Papua New Guinea Know More Tenements Unlocking the
Vast Mineral
Resources of
Papua New Guinea. Know More Tenements Managing Community
Expectations and
Perception
in the MINING SECTOR Know More Tenements Join our Team View More Check out our latest job posts Career Opportunities
at MRA
ABOUT MRA

Mining in Papua New Guinea

Successful mining and exploration requires a good understanding and respect for the diversity of the country, both in terms of cultures and socio-econmic contexts, as well as biodiversity and natural characteristics.

MRA assists companies in abiding by existing legislation in this regard, and in providing overall advice, based on expertise which has been built up from work conducted throughout Papua New Guinea.

DISCOVER OUR MISSION

WHAT WE DO

  • Regulatory Services
  • Geology & Mineral Data
  • Mining Community Management
  • Safety & Inspection
  • Investment Facilitation
CORE AREAS

Driving PNG's Mining Sector

The MRA is principally a government regulatory institution providing regulatory services to companies holding exploration and mining tenements in Papua New Guinea. Mining can be a highly risky but profitable business, and people in Papua New Guinea may have high expectations on the benefits it may bring. MRA prides itself in managing these expectations effectively since its conception in 2005. Apart from these services, MRA is also a scientific institution conducting surveys and explorations to understand better the geology and mineralization of Papua New Guinea. It is the custodian of all mineral and other earth sciences data in Papua New Guinea.

Safety First

MRA conducts accident preventive awareness activities as part of their safety and health programs.

Mining Support

MRA plays a vital role in managing the perceptions and expectations of all its stakeholders.

The total mineral (oil & gas included) export of Papua New Guinea is 82.7 % of the total commodities exports (Bank of PNG, Sept 2020). The mining sector alone is approximately 60 % of the total exports.

Papua New Guinea has safer mining operations that are comparable with global mining jurisdictions. The Mines Inspectorate ensures that mining hazards and risks are managed to as low as reasonably practicable possible.

Papua New Guinea is blessed with a vast range of mineral resources consisting of Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel and Chromite (Chromium). In addition, there still remains a large array of other mineral resources that are yet to be discovered and currently our estimate on our mined resources remains to be assessed.

Natural Wealth

PNG Mineral Elements

Papua New Guinea is endowed with a remarkable variety of mineral resources spanning the periodic table.

Au

Gold

Ag

Silver

Cu

Copper

Ni

Nickel

Co

Cobalt

Cr

Chromium
DIGITAL SERVICES

Cadastre Portal & Mineral Tenement Map

Access our e-government platform for all stakeholders in the mining sector to engage directly with MRA, the custodians of Papua New Guinea’s mineral wealth.

The Map Portal displays mineral tenement license and application boundaries aligned with EITI standards for transparency.

REGISTER ACCESS

Interactive Map Portal

Tenement boundaries • License data • EITI Transparency Standards

OPEN MAP PORTAL