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Trump has big plans for Pakistani oil. That’s news to Pakistanis
All efforts to find and extract enough oil to turn around the economy so far have failed.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for mining
Gold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after two-month delay
Ukraine retains full sovereignty over its rare earths under the agreement.
'Our side is ready': US awaits Ukraine in minerals deal
Trump wants the deal as compensation for aid given to Ukraine.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.
Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said 'the ball is now in Russia’s court'.
Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.
‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explained
The deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Financial Times: Former colonial master starts probe into Apple 'blood minerals' claim.
From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.
How stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public sale
Authentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.
Kiwi billionaire to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct
Financial Times: Shares fall after founder used firm's resources for personal benefit.
Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.
‘Blood-sucking vermin’: Minister's anger at Parliament over Greenpeace mining protest
'They have no right to go to the mining offices, frighten the staff.'
Shane Jones enticing mining businesses back to New Zealand
Ngarara Exploration wants a prospecting permit for vanadium
Gold rush? Atop the multi-billion-dollar discovery in Central Otago
An Australian company thinks it could profit up to $2 billion off this mine.
‘Dreaming’: Greenpeace labels Govt plans to reverse oil and gas exploration ban a ‘pipe dream’
Legislation to undo the 2018 ban will be introduced to Parliament later this year.
Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised
Regional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.
The small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineral
It's used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.
Patrick Phelps: Is mining the reason Australia is richer than New Zealand?
OPINION: Patrick Phelps responds to Liam Dann's column.
New Zealand’s largest private rock collection up for sale
Vince Burke hasn’t let his age stop him from rock hunting.
Gold in them hills? Otago on the cusp of another gold rush
Spike in prices mean eyes have turned to what could be left in goldfields.
Mining giant BHP turning its back on fossil fuels - will investors follow?
Will investors be happy with a smaller BHP – one without petroleum and less coal?
'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek business
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
New type of stardust may unlock solar system secrets
Grains from fallen meteorite teaching scientists about the origins of our solar system.
Glittering prize: Mineral riches believed discovered on Ruapehu Plateau
Roy Giddens was stalking deer in a remote part of the North Island when he saw something.
Letters: Milk, red meat healthy for us too
Vegetables and fruit are good, but you need dairy products and red meat as well.
Mike Kampkes: The age of the electric vehicle
Comment: Criticisms of electric vehicles range from fantastical to alarmist nonsense.
Peter Whitmore: Climate change - NZ needs to do better
COMMENT: We need move away from fossil fuels to more sustainable options.
Chris Baker: Let's talk about coal and climate change
COMMENT: An empty seat at the table doesn't help the climate change debate.