CommoditiesContinued mining will boost jobs - local MPsDespite environmental concerns persisting, local MPs are hopeful mining in Northland and on the West Coast will boost jobs.20 Jul 05:41 AM
BDBDCommoditiesBrownlee mining dream in tattersThe Govt this morning withdrew its proposal to open up more than 7000ha of conservation land to prospecting and mining.19 Jul 10:40 PM
CommoditiesPeople power forces Govt u-turn on miningThe Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.19 Jul 04:00 PM
CommoditiesMiners broke protocol to fly single aircraftThe search for a plane carrying one of Australia's richest men and the entire board of one of the country's mining companies resumed last night.21 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Matthew Lynn</i>: BP should tell hypocritical Americans to take a hikeBP is done and dusted in the US, for a generation at least.08 Jun 04:00 PM
CommoditiesThe gold mine that swallowed a townAustralia's biggest gold mine - visible from space and is even said to influence the weather - is set to expand.05 Jun 09:42 PM
CommoditiesMining: Rethink may sacrifice lower-value landThe Govt has signalled it will push ahead with mining on conservation land, even if it backs down on plans to mine some of the most protected areas. 09 May 04:00 PM
CommoditiesGreens' bill protecting conservation land drawn from ballotMetiria Turei's Member's Bill to protect schedule four land has been drawn out of the ballot. 22 Apr 01:42 AM
CommoditiesOceanaGold shares lift on Reefton mineOceanaGold Corp shares rose as much as 20c at $3.60 on good news emerging from its Reefton gold mine.12 Apr 01:00 AM
