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Seabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ response
Trans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.
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Five miners die in collapse at Bolivia's largest gold mine
The miners were found buried under a landslide.
'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mine
Hundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.
Six students die in mining plant accident during field trip in China
The incident occurred at an ore plant in Inner Mongolia on Wednesday morning.
Waitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claim
The tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.
10,000 lizards or 1000 jobs?
Resources Minister Shane Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald discussing resourcing jobs. Video / Herald Now
'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land deal
Santana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.
Opinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projects
OPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.
Inside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisine
Fine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.
'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique project
Two thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.
‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZ
Resources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.
Researchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-up
A health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Rare moth discovery could derail gold mine plans
The endemic and threatened moth species is only found in parts of Otago.
'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in Budget
The Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.
The hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for mining
Gold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.
Red sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellion
Security forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.
US, Ukraine sign memorandum on critical minerals access
The deal allows US royalty payments from Ukrainian mining profits.
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Opinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?
OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.
Properties rezoned for future mining
OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland: ‘You have under-invested’
US Vice-President's visit to the Pituffik Base was seen as a provocation by Denmark.
Greenland PM denounces US ‘foreign interference’ ahead of visit
US planes were seen in Nuuk; the visit's purpose was called a power move.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.
‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.