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
WorldRed sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellionSecurity forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.05 May 04:53 AM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded. 28 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserveRare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.24 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldUS, Ukraine sign memorandum on critical minerals accessThe deal allows US royalty payments from Ukrainian mining profits.17 Apr 09:50 PM
BusinessAustralian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track lawOpponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.17 Apr 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandProperties rezoned for future mining OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.02 Apr 01:11 AM
Markets with MadisonWhy a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in WaihīIs its investment dependent on fast-track approval? 30 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldVance 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.28 Mar 09:21 PM
WorldGreenland PM denounces US ‘foreign interference’ ahead of visitUS planes were seen in Nuuk; the visit's purpose was called a power move.24 Mar 06:44 PM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand miningEconomist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.13 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘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. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany lodges fast-track Waihī mine applicationOceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.05 Mar 07:22 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
New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandCook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea miningOfficials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.14 Feb 07:12 AM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrateParty time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved05 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving graceOPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?02 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategyShane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.30 Jan 09:15 PM
New Zealand$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining planA protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.30 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreignersOPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EnvironmentFast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining planAllowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.25 Jan 02:52 AM
PoliticsGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 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
BusinessUS bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.14 Jan 09:47 PM
BusinessSouth Africa illegal gold mine death toll hits 36Blinded by the summer sun, haggard survivors staggered across the soil.14 Jan 08:00 PM
