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<i>John Armstrong:</i> Better to bury failure than risk defeat
Better an utter, total if humiliating backdown than a messy compromise that keeps the mining issue alive into election year.
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Continued mining will boost jobs - local MPs
Despite environmental concerns persisting, local MPs are hopeful mining in Northland and on the West Coast will boost jobs.
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People power forces Govt u-turn on mining
The Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.
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Govt backs down on mining - reports
The Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.
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Govt conservation mining decision due today
Cabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.
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Work practices at mine 'Victorian'
Waihi gold miners have accused their Australian employer of Victorian work practices by making them take their breaks underground during 11-hour shifts.
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Australia drops mining tax
A compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.