Frieda River Limited

15/06/2026

Today is International Women in Mining Day 💙

We’re celebrating the incredible women making a difference in our industry including Veronica Biwa, Lands Supervisor at Frieda River Limited.

With over 20 years of experience, Veronica is helping ensure land access is managed with respect, transparency, and strong community relationships.

Her message is simple:“Making an impact means creating positive, lasting change through respectful engagement, teamwork and integrity.”

We’re proud of the role women like Veronica are playing in shaping the future of mining in PNG.

05/06/2026

🔹 Connecting through real conversations and meaningful engagement.

“A great event to meet people, ask questions, and build real connections across the industry.” - Phil McCormack, Project Director Frieda River
Join us at
📅 13–16 July
📍 APEC Haus, Port Moresby
📍 APEC Haus, Port Moresby

A platform to connect, engage, and inform.

That's what Frieda River values about PNG Resources Week.

From showcasing the Frieda River Project to engaging directly with stakeholders and building meaningful relationships, the event continues to play an important role in the team's engagement efforts across PNG.

Hear from Phil McCormack, Project Director, on why Frieda River is proud to support PNG Resources Week 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor.

Have you registered yet? 👉 https://pngresourcesweek.com.pg/

📅 13–16 July | 📍 APEC Haus, Port Moresby

04/06/2026

At just five years old, Danisha now has a second chance at a normal, happy childhood ❤️
With the right care and support, her life has been transformed bringing hope to her and her family. Stories like this reflect the positive impact of improved access to healthcare in local communities.
FRL is proud to support initiatives that help change lives for the better.

👉 Read Danisha’s inspiring journey:
https://www.friedariver.com/five-year-old-danisha-gets-second-chance-at-a-normal-childhood/

In many parts of Papua New Guinea, access to specialised healthcare is not a straight road. It is more like a river in the wet season-wide, unpredictable, and often impossible to cross. For some families, help exists but always on the other side. Like Daniel Seph, a load master with Frieda River Lim...

05/05/2026

🤝 Frieda River Limited believes in the power of collective action through our industry peak body to host events, attract investment, and celebrate the meaningful contributions the resource sector makes to Papua New Guinea’s development.

Our continued sponsorship reflects our ambition to be a future leader that delivers positive, lasting impacts across the sector. We’re proud to be recognised as a Diamond Sponsor of PNG Resources Week.

We are proud to welcome back Frieda River Limited as a Diamond Sponsor for PNG Resources Week 2026.

Your continued support helps power PNG’s resources sector.

Have you registered yet? Do so now 👉 https://pngresourcesweek.com.pg/

30/04/2026

Listening to communities. Creating opportunities.

The Sepik Development Project is strengthening engagement with communities across the Sepik region while opening up new employment opportunities for Papua New Guineans.

Our teams continue to meet with landowners and local communities to share information, listen to concerns and ensure people are informed about project plans and opportunities because meaningful consultation and local participation are key to long-term development.

Find out more in our latest update:
👉 https://www.friedariver.com/sdp-deepens-stakeholder-engagement-and-expands-local-employment-opportunities/

The Sepik Development Project (SDP) continues to record strong progress in stakeholder engagement while expanding employment opportunities for Papua New Guineans, with a clear focus on benefiting communities in the Sepik region.

28/04/2026

Following the recent landslide in Lumi, Frieda River Limited stepped in to help communities facing damaged roads, homes and disrupted services.

Working alongside local authorities, FRL provided clean drinking water infrastructure to support families during this challenging time. Access to safe water is essential for health, dignity and recovery.

We stand with the people of Lumi and remain committed to supporting communities across the Sepik region when it matters most.
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👉 Read more: https://www.friedariver.com/frl-supports-lumi-communities/

FRL remains committed to supporting provincial and national efforts to strengthen community resilience and contribute positively to the wellbeing of Papua New Guinea’s people.

24/04/2026

Helping children get the care they deserve 💙

Through the Sepik Development Project, Frieda River proudly supported a paediatric surgical mission in East Sepik, bringing specialist treatment to children who have long awaited care.

This is about people, partnerships, and making a real difference where it matters most – right in our communities.

👉 Read more here:

22/04/2026

We’ve taken a big step forward!
Frieda River Limited has partnered with TE (PNG) Ltd to introduce new satellite connectivity at our project site bringing faster, more reliable communications to one of PNG’s most remote regions.
This new technology strengthens:
✅ Safety and coordination at site
✅ Reliable communications in challenging terrain
✅ Opportunities to improve digital access for nearby communities
Better connectivity means better outcomes for our people, our operations, and our host communities.
👉 Learn more about this important milestone:
🔗 https://www.friedariver.com/frl-partners-te-png-ltd-for-connectivity/

Frieda River Limited (FRL) has taken a major leap forward in communications capability through its partnership with TE (PNG) Ltd to roll out its newest satellite technology at the project site. The project site is situated in one of PNG’s most geographically challenging regions where rugged mounta...

07/04/2026

Recovery doesn’t end in the operating theatre.
It continues through every stretch, step and moment of determination that follows.
FRL is proud to support specialist rehabilitation outreach that’s helping people regain movement, confidence and independence after life‑changing surgery.
This is how lives are rebuilt, one movement at a time. 💙
Click here to read more:

In operating theatres, surgery can change a life in a matter of hours. But for physiotherapist Cathy Pius, holistic transformation happens in the weeks and months that follow in the slow, determined journey of rehabilitation, recovery and renewed hope.

16/03/2026

Our Interplast reconstructive surgery program in East Sepik has recently concluded, and we are pleased to have supported this important work. 💙🏥

A volunteer team of surgeons, nurses and an anaesthetist returned to Boram Hospital to provide free, life‑changing surgeries for children and adults living with cleft conditions, burns and other trauma‑related injuries.

A heartfelt thank you to Interplast and everyone involved. Your dedication is making a real difference for communities across the Sepik region. 💛

👉 Click to read the full press release: https://www.friedariver.com/frl-brings-interplast-back-to-png-for-another-round-of-life-changing-surgeries/

Remote communities face enormous barriers accessing specialist healthcare. The visit will provide life changing treatment at no cost to patients, reinforcing SDP’s ongoing commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for communities in the Sepik region.