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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.

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.

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.

'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

Mining start-up backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos valued at US$2.96b
Financial Times: KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy.

Markets with Madison: Waihi mine
OceanaGold wants to keep mining under conservation land on Waihi’s coastline to keep its operation going for another decade. Could controversy derail their investment?

Shane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protests
Mayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.

Sand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-tracked
The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.

Richard Harman: What’s obvious to Blind Freddy
OPINION: The emphasis has shifted from environmental protection to resource development.

Kiwi billionaire to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct
Financial Times: Shares fall after founder used firm's resources for personal benefit.

South African police arrest 565 illegal miners
Known locally as 'zama zamas', the miners frustrate mining companies.

Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.

'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.

Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.

Gun crime on the rise and mining sector welcomes investment reforms | NZ Herald Bulletin 14 October
NZ First to campaign on foreign investment, gun crime on the rise in Auckland and King Charles tours Australia and Samoa. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFP

Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.

Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
It comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.