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Steven Spielberg makes 'generous donation' to Central Otago gold mine opponents
The donation was made in memory of Kiwi actor Sir Sam Neill, the group said.
'Dig baby dig': The small businesses backing controversial Central Otago gold mine bid
Some locals say the mine presents a major opportunity for the region.
Less property, more mining: Shane Jones wants fast track change
Jones wants to narrow fast-track approvals after housing projects won consent.
Rua Gold moves closer to Fast-track application for Auld Creek
Rua Gold plans to submit its Fast-track application in the fourth quarter.
Santana spends $17.7m on fast-track bid for Central Otago gold mine
The EPA will resume processing the bid on August 17.
'Record run': Macraes gold mine celebrates milestone as price soars
Since 2019, the mine has returned $54m in royalties and $99.7m in tax.
Anti-mine campaign gets boost after death of celebrity campaigner Sam Neill
Neill long opposed the Bendigo-Ophir project, calling it 'a vast open-cast mine'.
Trump cuts two Utah protected areas by 90%, opening land up to mining
Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante are now a tenth of their size.
Govt commits up to $50m in loans to refine critical minerals
Some $150m remains unspoken for in the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Donald Trump cut a billion-dollar mining deal. His sons stand to profit
New York Times: The US Commerce Secretary's sons are also in on the deal.
'Will the controversial Central Otago gold mine still go ahead? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Santana Minerals CEO says the fast track approval pause is an "opportunity to get things absolutely right". Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ending China's chokehold? The Kiwi start-up using AI to create synthetic alternatives to rare earth elements
The CIA's venture capital wing is among those who backed a $13m raise.
'Here we go again': Pike River families speak out against work safety bill
New select committee report recommends bill focused on 'critical risks' be passed.
Inside the leaked Pike River documents raising new questions for police
Struck-off lawyer's transcripts of 15 calls with detective as police prepare to pounce.
'Insane and heartless': 12 dead in Johannesburg mass shooting
Officers suspect the attack may be linked to illegal mining rivalries.
Fast Track panel pauses Bream Bay sand mining bid amid raft of submissions
The pause follows 46 detailed submissions now before the Fast Track panel.
Far-right Australian party snatches seat in election first
One Nation's David Farley won Farrer with 42% of votes in the byelection.
'I'd clear them out tonight': Shane Jones on the homeless, fuel crisis and spat with Sam Neill
The NZ First minister told Auckland business leaders to expect more coalition arguments.
'Never go to bed angry': Pike River father and H&S manager says NZ still learning from disaster
Neville Rockhouse's son Ben died in the blast, with his own father passing hours later.
Vineyard owner says gold mine would ruin region's pinot noir reputation
Residents living under the proposed tailings dam fear a catastrophic failure.
What we should be talking about when it comes to mining in New Zealand
OPINION: Mining is neither a cure-all nor an unmitigated disaster.
Inside the pro-mine movement gathering steam in Central Otago
The group concedes its self-selected survey is not representative of the local region.
Paper road fight: Court tosses mine vents consent but fast-track plan stands for Waihī
OceanaGold says fast-track approval lets it move the vents on to DoC land.