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NZ First unveils plan to return 50% of mining royalties to regions

New Zealand First has announced a new mining policy that would see half of all royalties from resource extraction returned directly to the regions...

Major lithium producer imposes export ban

The move by Zimbabwe is part of an effort to boost local processing and improve efficiency in the mining sector, a minister has said. Zimbabwe...

Central Otago gold mine gets green light

New Zealand is poised to capitalise on renewed international demand for gold and minerals, with the Government granting a major mining permit for one...

One Dead, 12 trapped after elevator malfunction in Colorado gold mine

One person has died, and 12 others remain trapped 1,000 feet underground following an equipment malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple...

Strong support for New Zealand minerals strategy – Jones

Over 90 percent of submissions have expressed broad support for a new minerals strategy in New Zealand, demonstrating widespread approval for a long-term approach...

‘Vision for minerals future’ released

Increasing national and regional prosperity, providing the minerals needed for new technology and the clean energy transition, and doubling the value of minerals exports...

New appointees to mining regulator

Five experienced industry figures have been selected to join the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners. WorkSafe has responsibility for setting competency standards in the...

Mining industry statistics for 2022 released, expenditure and revenue up on 2021

New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M), part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), has released mining industry statistics for the calendar...

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