New Guinea Energy Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Leslie Smith as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of the company effective 13 July 2016. Over a career spanning 30+ years, Leslie has held senior financial and company secretarial positions in various private, public and listed entities in the resources, manufacturing, IT and not-for-profit sectors. As a result of Leslie's appointment, Mr. Justin Mouchacca has tendered his resignation as Company Secretary effective 13 July 2016. The company also announced that Mr. Eric SamYue will continue to be employed on a part-time basis for the coming months in order to transition his role with Leslie.

It is also noted that the company has now changed its registered office and principal place of business to: Registered Office, Level 15, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.