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Mining boss says tax has killed two big projects

Mining considered for all top conservation land

Govt must use exports for arm-twisting, say experts

Geologist challenges 'keyhole' mining claims

Tens of thousands say no to mining

The Labour Party says it now expects the Government to back off the prospect of mining on Great Barrier Island and in the Coromandel.

Huge protest says no to mining on conservation land

Thousands of marchers joined one of the biggest protests in Auckland for decades today.

John Armstrong: Brownlee's big idea turning to custard

Transtasman Punts by IRG: Gold boom continues

Rulings shatter Rio Tinto's illusion of innocence

It looks as if Rio Tinto knew six months ago there was evidence its staff in Beijing were guilty.

<i>Cartoon</i>: There's gold in them thar hills!

Mining on DoC land puts sides at loggerheads

As the Government pushes ahead with plans to open up conservation land for mining, Isaac Davison finds the combination is already causing trouble in the Bay of Plenty.

Miners plan to repair and regenerate

National admits dropping nugget to mining firms before election

<i>John Roughan:</i> Coromandel can bear more mining

John Roughan writes that the Coromandel peninsula's beauty is not exceptional and doesn't warrant particular protection.

<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> Be open - modern mining isn't the pits

Jim Hopkins writes that our memories go into cliche mode when politicians mention the digging of large holes.

Brownlee slams Labour over mining 'hypocrisy'

Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee accused the Labour Party of hypocrisy yesterday when he revealed the previous government approved 218 permits for mining on conservation land.