Herald NOWGovernment announces $80 million allocation for critical minerals developmentMinister for Resources, Shane Jones reveals where the money will go. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 06:22 PM
PremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandPM tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects mining plan, says minerals vital for national interestTrans-Tasman Resources wanted to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed each year for vanadium.08 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumCommoditiesFrom garnet flop to fast-track bid: Veteran miner chases $80m Taiko funding07 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsLuxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary produced04 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandSeymour confirms critical minerals mining has been discussed at cabinetWatch03 Feb 06:45 PM
PoliticsNZ, US commit to explore 'co-operation on critical minerals' less than day after PM brushes off deal talks02 Feb 11:04 PM
PremiumPoliticsTop NZ diplomat heads to US critical minerals summit as PM brushes off deal talk, China watching02 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldTrump insists 'we need Greenland' despite Danish PM's calls to stop 'threatening' territory04 Jan 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesGold rush 2.0: High-paying mines fuel boom on the West CoastGold fever on the West Coast: jumbos, gold bars and $90,000 a year for entry-level miners.29 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGovt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown takeNearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldAlbanese to meet Trump with critical minerals on offerAustralia is selling itself to Washington as a future source of rare earth metals.19 Oct 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFear and hope in Venezuela as US warships lurkNew York Times: Some Venezuelans warned ousting Maduro would start a fight for the spoils.29 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldGold worth $1.18m stolen in Paris museum heistA July cyber attack disabled the museum's alarm and surveillance systems.17 Sep 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Woke' uproar or 'catastrophic blow'? Shane Jones defends prospecting bid near Zealandia'No one has started mining the Basin Reserve, we’re talking about private property'.14 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldStrange speckled stones on Mars could hold clues to life beyond EarthPerseverance dug up speckled rocks from an ancient Martian lakebed in July.10 Sep 08:29 PM
WorldTrump has big plans for Pakistani oil. That’s news to PakistanisAll efforts to find and extract enough oil to turn around the economy so far have failed.10 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mineHundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.26 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land dealSantana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.09 Jul 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for miningGold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.13 May 04:59 PM
WorldUS and Ukraine sign minerals deal after two-month delayUkraine retains full sovereignty over its rare earths under the agreement.01 May 04:51 AM
World'Our side is ready': US awaits Ukraine in minerals dealTrump wants the deal as compensation for aid given to Ukraine.30 Apr 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserveRare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.24 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldUkraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freezeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said 'the ball is now in Russia’s court'.11 Mar 08:55 PM
BusinessUkraine ready to sign minerals deal: ZelenskyyZelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.03 Mar 12:28 AM
Analysis‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explainedThe deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.26 Feb 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from CongoFinancial Times: Former colonial master starts probe into Apple 'blood minerals' claim.20 Jan 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in OzThe family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.08 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuHow stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public saleAuthentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.17 Dec 05:43 PM