Armed thieves steal 25 gold bars and $315,000 in Port Moresby

An armed gang intercepted a security convoy at around 4:30am Wednesday in Port Moresby, stealing 25 gold bars and $315,000 in cash.

Why it mattersMining operations and security services now face urgent questions about protecting high-value shipments in the region.

AustraliaAustralia has significant mining interests in PNG; security lapses like this could affect regional business confidence and operations.

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