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Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.
US, Ukraine sign memorandum on critical minerals access
The deal allows US royalty payments from Ukrainian mining profits.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.
‘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.
Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.
Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.
‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.
Cook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Officials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.
Whangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off mining
Whangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
Letters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving grace
OPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.
$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining plan
A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.
Letters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreigners
OPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Financial Times: Former colonial master starts probe into Apple 'blood minerals' claim.
US bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'
Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.
South Africa illegal gold mine death toll hits 36
Blinded by the summer sun, haggard survivors staggered across the soil.
Claims at least 100 people dead in illegal mine after South African authorities sealed it shut
Rescue operation finally under way for more than 1000 illegal gold miners.
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
The rise of nuclear-powered batteries
Financial Times: Companies vie to create small plants for data centres to oil platforms.
From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.
Hāwera to Perth: Kiwi family finds financial success with FIFO life
A Kiwi family moves to Perth for better opportunities. From police work in NZ to FIFO mining in Perth, they share their journey. Video / Carson Bluck.
'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine work
Kiwis spellbound by the promise of better wages and lower living costs have left Aotearoa in hopes of making bank in Australia’s mining industry. Video / Carson Bluck