WorldChina’s rare-earths power move jolted Trump but was years in the makingChina controls about 90% of the world’s processing of 17 vital rare-earth metals.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe making of Pike River: 'I had an innate trust in authority ... That's all a crock of s***'Inside the making of the movie that demands accountability for the death of 29 men.03 Oct 08:01 PM
EconomyCompany liquidations up 26% despite improving credit trendsTax debt collection has intensified following a more lenient approach taken during Covid.30 Sep 05:05 PM
WorldDecades-long fight to protect the Boundary Waters continuesBecky Rom has fought since childhood to keep the Minnesota area wild.30 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really meansGenesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.22 Sep 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Kenyan villagers saved their sacred caves from a mining companyNew York Times: For five years a battle has been fought over a cement production plant.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100kBut there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.14 Sep 09:03 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
WellingtonShock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia ecosanctuaryThe proposed 1.4sq km exploration site directly borders Zealandia's sanctuary fence.12 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
WorldHistoric Swedish church completes 5km move for mine expansionLKAB discovered Europe's largest rare earth deposit near Kiruna mine.20 Aug 07:46 PM
New ZealandProtesters 80m high claim 'hostile' tactics used in coal mine standoffThe mining company uses blaring 24-hour alarms and drones to pressure them to leave.18 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandProtesters claim 'hostile' tactics being deployed by mine as action enters fourth weekRach Andrews and Tāmati Taptiklis say mining company Bathurst has started sounding 24-hour alarms and flying drones and helicopters close to the bucket.Watch17 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ responseTrans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.15 Aug 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGlobal ‘mining mafia’ feeds China’s appetite for gold, investigation showsOn three continents, Chinese syndicates are transforming illegal mining.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital following fall at West Coast mineOne helicopter and two fire trucks are at the scene.11 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: Scuffles, arrest – protesters shut ANZ bank after camping out in doorwayOne person was arrested when protestors blockaded the bank on Friday morning.08 Aug 02:00 AM
World'The last of the missing': No survivors in Chile copper mine tragedyThe final missing miner's body was found Sunday at El Teniente.04 Aug 01:01 AM
WorldFive miners die in collapse at Bolivia's largest gold mineThe miners were found buried under a landslide.03 Aug 12:32 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
WorldSix students die in mining plant accident during field trip in ChinaThe incident occurred at an ore plant in Inner Mongolia on Wednesday morning.24 Jul 09:23 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
Herald NOW10,000 lizards or 1000 jobs?Resources Minister Shane Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald discussing resourcing jobs. Video / Herald NowWatch09 Jul 07:36 PM
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
OpinionOpinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projectsOPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.08 Jul 06:00 PM
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
New Zealand'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique projectTwo thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.15 Jun 06:23 PM
Politics‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZResources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.13 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandRare moth discovery could derail gold mine plansThe endemic and threatened moth species is only found in parts of Otago.26 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in BudgetThe Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.21 May 09:45 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
