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Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved

OPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?

Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.

A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.

OPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.

Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.

Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.

Financial Times: Former colonial master starts probe into Apple 'blood minerals' claim.

Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.

Blinded by the summer sun, haggard survivors staggered across the soil.

Rescue operation finally under way for more than 1000 illegal gold miners.

OPINION: Māori excel in mining.

DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.

Financial Times: Companies vie to create small plants for data centres to oil platforms.

The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.

A Kiwi family moves to Perth for better opportunities. From police work in NZ to FIFO mining in Perth, they share their journey. Video / Carson Bluck.

Kiwis spellbound by the promise of better wages and lower living costs have left Aotearoa in hopes of making bank in Australia’s mining industry. Video / Carson Bluck

Financial Times: KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy.

TRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.

Warrant for CEO Mark Bristow issued for 'money laundering'

OceanaGold wants to keep mining under conservation land on Waihi’s coastline to keep its operation going for another decade. Could controversy derail their investment?

Mayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.

The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.

OPINION: The emphasis has shifted from environmental protection to resource development.

Financial Times: Shares fall after founder used firm's resources for personal benefit.

Known locally as 'zama zamas', the miners frustrate mining companies.

It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.

A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.

The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.