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Australian mining company wants to explore for gold in Golden Bay
The five-year permit would not allow mining, which would need separate approvals.
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Police called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flags
Greenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.
NZ had proposed US critical minerals deal for months despite Luxon claiming talks 'very preliminary'
Officials had negotiated amendments before a Cabinet meeting.
Critical minerals: What they are and why NZ suddenly cares
What is New Zealand’s critical minerals list, where are the minerals, and will we mine them? Video / Mike Scott
The new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical minerals
New Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.
Government announces $80 million allocation for critical minerals development
Minister for Resources, Shane Jones reveals where the money will go. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Rua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mine
The Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.
PM tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects mining plan, says minerals vital for national interest
Trans-Tasman Resources wanted to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed each year for vanadium.
From garnet flop to fast-track bid: Veteran miner chases $80m Taiko funding
Robert Brand hopes to raise $80m for West Coast sand mine, including taxpayer-backed debt.
Luxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary produced
The Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.
Seymour confirms critical minerals mining has been discussed at cabinet
Marama Davidson and David Seymour debate critical minerals; school uniforms; and a wealth tax. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile
The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals.
NZ, US commit to explore 'co-operation on critical minerals' less than day after PM brushes off deal talks
Christopher Luxon said reporting on a framework was 'frothy'.
Top NZ diplomat heads to US critical minerals summit as PM brushes off deal talk, China watching
Christopher Luxon refused to say what the benefits of such a deal could be.
Herald Explains: Why does Trump want U.S. control of Greenland?
The Arctic island has become hot property as NATO and Donald Trump negotiate the future of Greenland. Video / Dallas Smith, Katie Oliver
Trump insists 'we need Greenland' despite Danish PM's calls to stop 'threatening' territory
The comments come a day after Washington seized the leader of Venezuela.
Gold rush 2.0: High-paying mines fuel boom on the West Coast
Gold fever on the West Coast: jumbos, gold bars and $90,000 a year for entry-level miners.
Govt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown take
Nearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.
Albanese to meet Trump with critical minerals on offer
Australia is selling itself to Washington as a future source of rare earth metals.
Fear and hope in Venezuela as US warships lurk
New York Times: Some Venezuelans warned ousting Maduro would start a fight for the spoils.
Gold worth $1.18m stolen in Paris museum heist
A July cyber attack disabled the museum's alarm and surveillance systems.
'Woke' uproar or 'catastrophic blow'? Shane Jones defends prospecting bid near Zealandia
'No one has started mining the Basin Reserve, we’re talking about private property'.
Farm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first'
Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.
Strange speckled stones on Mars could hold clues to life beyond Earth
Perseverance dug up speckled rocks from an ancient Martian lakebed in July.