On 15 December 2025, Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) began trading on the Papua New Guinea Stock Exchange (PNGX) under the ticker code PLC, marking a significant addition to the country’s capital markets.
PLC, incorporated in Singapore but focused on developing PNG’s domestic building materials sector, achieved this milestone as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the construction industry by providing locally produced lime and cement. The listing enables PNG investors to participate directly in an enterprise that aims to reduce reliance on imported materials, which historically have increased project costs in the local construction sector.
Trading commenced at 10:00 a.m. on the PNGX, reflecting investor appetite for infrastructure-linked stocks with potential for consistent domestic demand. Industry observers say that the addition of PLC to the local exchange could broaden the market’s appeal and attract further listings from resource and industrial sectors.
The move also signals confidence in PNG’s capital market infrastructure to host international and regionally oriented companies. Analysts highlighted that PLC’s presence on PNGX could improve liquidity, offer local investors access to new asset classes and help drive deeper engagement between domestic financial markets and the real economy.
PLC’s listing follows negotiations and regulatory compliance steps that align with PNGX’s broader strategy to expand its product base and market depth. Future expectations include strategic purchases of company securities by institutional investors keen on PNG’s long-term growth prospects.
