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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.'
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.
Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.
Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.
‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.
Cook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Officials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.
Whangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off mining
Whangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
Letters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving grace
OPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.
$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining plan
A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.
Letters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreigners
OPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Financial Times: Former colonial master starts probe into Apple 'blood minerals' claim.
US bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'
Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.