EconomyGovt backs down on mining - reportsThe Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.19 Jul 08:04 AM
EconomyGovt conservation mining decision due todayCabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.18 Jul 09:00 PM
EmploymentWork practices at mine 'Victorian'Waihi gold miners have accused their Australian employer of Victorian work practices by making them take their breaks underground during 11-hour shifts.14 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyAustralia drops mining taxA compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.02 Jul 12:30 AM
Freight and logisticsTransiting uranium for 'peaceful purposes' - SmithNick Smith says uranium transiting through NZ ports will only be used for "peaceful purposes", despite one of its recipients being involved in making nuclear weapons.25 Jun 02:22 AM
CommoditiesMiners broke protocol to fly single aircraftThe search for a plane carrying one of Australia's richest men and the entire board of one of the country's mining companies resumed last night.21 Jun 04:00 PM
AirlinesGrave fears for missing Aussie mining bossesSix Australian mining executives, including one of the country's richest men, breached protocol by boarding a plane that has gone missing in West Africa.21 Jun 07:13 AM
PoliticsConservation Minister drilled over miningConservation Minister Kate Wilkinson faced tough questions about how mining protected lands was impinging on her environmental responsibilities.17 Jun 04:30 AM
BDBDEconomyNZX backs partial privatisation callThe chairman of the NZX says state owned enterprises should be partially privatised and a compulsory super scheme introduced.17 Jun 01:25 AM
