EnergyGovt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to miningThe Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.22 Mar 02:14 AM
CommoditiesGovt will justify mining by protecting other land - Forest & BirdThe Govt will try to justify mining in conservation land by putting other areas into protection when it announces its plans at 3pm, says Forest & Bird.21 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandInquiries launched into leaked Cabinet infoThe State Services Commission has launched inquiries into the unauthorised release of Government information including a Cabinet paper on the stocktake of Crown minerals.17 Mar 10:49 PM
Official Cash Rate<i>Michael Lang:</i> Beware the lure of gold rushAs gold earns nothing and yields nothing, over the long term it does nothing more than preserve investors' capital from inflation.30 Jan 03:00 PM
EnergyConservation land could be mined - GovtSome conservation land in the Coromandel could be used for mining, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee says.26 Nov 07:49 PM
CommoditiesPauanui licence for gold minerNewmont Gold has won the right to explore for gold and silver in the Coromandel.23 Nov 03:00 PM