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Take a deep breath - why the world is running out of helium
A US law means supplies of the gas - a vital component in MRI scans - are vanishing fast.
Continued mining will boost jobs - local MPs
Despite environmental concerns persisting, local MPs are hopeful mining in Northland and on the West Coast will boost jobs.
Brownlee mining dream in tatters
The Govt this morning withdrew its proposal to open up more than 7000ha of conservation land to prospecting and mining.
People power forces Govt u-turn on mining
The Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.
Chinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investment
Bright Dairy & Food, China's third-biggest dairy company, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canterbury milk processor Synlait Milk for $82m.
Chinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investment
Chinese dairy giant Bright Dairy has announced it is investing $82m in South Island dairy company Synlait Milk.
Olam takeover promises much-needed Farming Systems capital
NZ Farming Systems Uruguay shareholders have been told not to sell their shares into an Olam takeover offer, at least until seeing an independent appraisal.
Synlait poised to reveal international backer
Dairy company Synlait is to announce a new international investor at noon today.
Olam launches full takeover for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay
Singapore's Olam International has announced a full takeover bid for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.
Date set for Feltex decision
The fate of Feltex's five directors will be determined on August 2 when they are due back in court to hear whether they will be found guilty or not of alleged Financial Reporting Act breaches.