Shane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protests
Mayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.
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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
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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.
One dead, 12 trapped 300m underground on Colorado gold mine tour
Officials investigating incident at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Boaties pledge to stop seabed miners
There's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.
Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'
OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'
'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt
'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.
Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Patrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a bar
OPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.
Champion of the provinces fronts up to West Coasters
Shane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.
What’s in it for us? Pātea pledges to mess with miners
A hikoi marched to a Pātea beach to show they still oppose seabed mining.
‘Blood-sucking vermin’: Minister's anger at Parliament over Greenpeace mining protest
'They have no right to go to the mining offices, frighten the staff.'
Iran coal mine blast: At least 31 dead in gas explosion
69 workers were in the blocks at the time of the explosion.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeks
Power has been restored to homes in NSW's Hunter region after its third earthquake in week
Four mines included in draft fast-track bill floated during coalition negotiations
Forest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
OPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Claire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a buckling
COMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.
Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed
Sediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.
Mining may have 'triggered' NSW quake felt by thousands
It's the biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in 50 years.
Mines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide locals
Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
World’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with China
Financial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.
London loses historical grip on global mining sector listings
Financial Times: New York, Toronto and Sydney have overtaken the UK capital.