WorldClaims at least 100 people dead in illegal mine after South African authorities sealed it shutRescue operation finally under way for more than 1000 illegal gold miners.13 Jan 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Phelps: Māori, mining and exploitationOPINION: Māori excel in mining.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe rise of nuclear-powered batteriesFinancial Times: Companies vie to create small plants for data centres to oil platforms.09 Jan 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in OzThe family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHāwera to Perth: Kiwi family finds financial success with FIFO lifeA 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.Watch08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine workKiwis 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 BluckWatch06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMining start-up backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos valued at US$2.96bFinancial Times: KoBold Metals aims to lead race for critical minerals needed for energy.02 Jan 12:49 AM
Kahu'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty BillTRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.11 Dec 08:30 PM
BusinessMali seeks arrest of Canadian gold mining firm CEOWarrant for CEO Mark Bristow issued for 'money laundering'05 Dec 08:43 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Waihi mineOceanaGold wants to keep mining under conservation land on Waihi’s coastline to keep its operation going for another decade. Could controversy derail their investment?Watch28 Nov 06:00 PM
KahuShane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protestsMayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.27 Nov 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-trackedThe fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.15 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: What’s obvious to Blind FreddyOPINION: The emphasis has shifted from environmental protection to resource development.13 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi billionaire to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conductFinancial Times: Shares fall after founder used firm's resources for personal benefit.04 Nov 08:02 PM
BusinessSouth African police arrest 565 illegal minersKnown locally as 'zama zamas', the miners frustrate mining companies.03 Nov 09:17 PM
PoliticsInquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals processIt comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.31 Oct 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuMonopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provincesThe Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGun crime on the rise and mining sector welcomes investment reforms | NZ Herald Bulletin 14 OctoberNZ First to campaign on foreign investment, gun crime on the rise in Auckland and King Charles tours Australia and Samoa. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFPWatch13 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a yearIt comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.11 Oct 04:04 AM
WorldOne dead, 12 trapped 300m underground on Colorado gold mine tourOfficials investigating incident at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine.11 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track BillThe 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.10 Oct 04:06 AM
KahuBoaties pledge to stop seabed minersThere's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.09 Oct 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 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?'08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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.07 Oct 03:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals listInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.06 Oct 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPatrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a barOPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.04 Oct 04:00 AM
KahuChampion of the provinces fronts up to West CoastersShane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.03 Oct 05:36 PM
KahuWhat’s in it for us? Pātea pledges to mess with minersA hikoi marched to a Pātea beach to show they still oppose seabed mining.02 Oct 10:30 PM
Politics‘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.'24 Sep 04:16 AM
WorldIran coal mine blast: At least 31 dead in gas explosion69 workers were in the blocks at the time of the explosion.22 Sep 07:55 PM
