PremiumPremiumPolitics'Miscommunication': DoC backtracks over call that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mineHundreds of jobs are on the line in an Otago mine.26 Jul 12:44 AM
WorldSix students die in mining plant accident during field trip in ChinaThe incident occurred at an ore plant in Inner Mongolia on Wednesday morning.24 Jul 09:23 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
Herald NOW10,000 lizards or 1000 jobs?Resources Minister Shane Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald discussing resourcing jobs. Video / Herald NowWatch09 Jul 07:36 PM
New Zealand'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land dealSantana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.09 Jul 12:54 AM
OpinionOpinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projectsOPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique projectTwo thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.15 Jun 06:23 PM
Politics‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZResources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.13 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandRare moth discovery could derail gold mine plansThe endemic and threatened moth species is only found in parts of Otago.26 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in BudgetThe Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.21 May 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for miningGold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.13 May 04:59 PM
WorldRed sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellionSecurity forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.05 May 04:53 AM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded. 28 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserveRare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.24 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldUS, Ukraine sign memorandum on critical minerals accessThe deal allows US royalty payments from Ukrainian mining profits.17 Apr 09:50 PM
BusinessAustralian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track lawOpponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.17 Apr 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandProperties rezoned for future mining OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.02 Apr 01:11 AM
Markets with MadisonWhy a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in WaihīIs its investment dependent on fast-track approval? 30 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldVance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland: ‘You have under-invested’US Vice-President's visit to the Pituffik Base was seen as a provocation by Denmark.28 Mar 09:21 PM
WorldGreenland PM denounces US ‘foreign interference’ ahead of visitUS planes were seen in Nuuk; the visit's purpose was called a power move.24 Mar 06:44 PM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand miningEconomist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.13 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘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. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany lodges fast-track Waihī mine applicationOceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.05 Mar 07:22 PM
BusinessUkraine ready to sign minerals deal: ZelenskyyZelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.03 Mar 12:28 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandCook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea miningOfficials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.14 Feb 07:12 AM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrateParty time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved05 Feb 01:00 AM
