WorldMore than 70 dead after an unregulated mine collapses in Mali'The state must bring order to this artisanal mining sector to avoid these accidents.'24 Jan 08:41 PM
New Zealand$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.09 Jan 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of Premium 2023: $140k for five months' work: Meet Kiwis working in Aussie minesKiwis are cashing in on job opportunities over the ditch.28 Dec 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAustralia bans engineered stone - will NZ follow?One lung expert says silica dust from engineered stone 'is our new version of asbestos'.15 Dec 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs Indonesia finally set to become an economic superpower?Financial Times: Jokowi has guided strong growth, rapid development, and has bigger plans.15 Nov 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAustralia’s richest person raises stake in lithium producer, threatening $7.1b takeoverFinancial Times: Gina Rinehart company muscling in on major mine proposal.13 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDeep-sea mining tussle pits some against ChinaFinancial Times: Crunch talks amid drive to extract critical minerals from ocean depths.10 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandWorkers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.30 Jun 12:12 AM
WorldNASA opposes lithium mining in Nevada desertOpposition to mining one particular desert tract is coming from unusual quarters: space.24 Jun 12:45 AM
New ZealandMore human remains found at Pike River: 'They may even be my boy' - fatherLatest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.23 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandHow Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-outScientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.19 Jun 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Golden handcuffs': Kiwi knocks high-paying, FIFO mining work in AustraliaHe works up to 13 hour days for weeks at a time, and with no friends or family around him.17 Jun 01:18 AM
CommoditiesScott Tech’s ownership structure up for reviewRobot specialist wants to keep building links with meat processers and miners.15 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe new gold boom: how long can it last?Financial Times: Gold-stashing clients have a growing 'alertness to the new world order'.24 May 11:45 PM
New Zealand'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official responseBernie Monk has been shown new images of potential human remains inside mine.12 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandPossible human remains found in Pike River mine - policeImages taken from deep inside mine have been examined by pathologists.11 May 11:38 PM
PoliticsAnti-seabed mining bill chance to stop destruction before it startsOpinion: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says no good will come from desecrating the moana.09 May 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Really let down Aotearoa’ - Māori Party slams Labour on seabed miningTe Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer 'gutted' by Government's 'weak' move.09 May 02:33 AM
KahuSeabed mining inquiry causes controversyA select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.07 May 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleKing George, the coronation - and the mystery disappearance of NZ's golden giftHow did the British Monarchy lose the biggest chunk of gold ever found in NZ?28 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandEarly gold mining settlers among those being reinterred in OtagoResearchers located 51 previously unmarked graves during the excavation.23 Apr 10:34 AM
World2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapseMore than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.22 Feb 04:26 PM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
WorldBrazil declares public health emergency for native Amazon peopleYanomamis are suffering from malnutrition and disease as a consequence of illegal mining.21 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldThousands protest in Germany against coal mine expansionThousands protesting against the clearance and demolition of a village in western Germany.15 Jan 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesChristopher Niesche: Irony and steel as race to curb emissions has a tariff twistGreen tariff for swathe of goods including cement, electricty and others.18 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldKiwis targeted for the $300,000 job that no Aussies want to do'We’re offering plenty,' said the company's CEO.07 Dec 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosie Vidal: Mining is better in our backyardOPINION: An advocate for mining puts the case for New Zealand to dig in.06 Sep 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEugenie Sage: Protecting conservation from miningOPINION: Greens MP puts the case for no new mines to be approved.06 Sep 06:14 PM
OpinionOpinion: Seabed mining ban could deny unparalleled economic opportunityEnvironmentally low-impact metal recovery operation will help meet demand.15 Aug 02:45 AM
WorldNine miners trapped after coal mine caves inA miner managed to escape the collapse and alerted authorities.04 Aug 02:34 AM
LifestyleI make $2600 a week and travel the worldMegan Meeke travels to luxury destinations like the Maldives and Dubai.01 Jul 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMeet the Kiwi 'Queen of diamonds' making moves to shake up mining and the jewellery businessOrganisation in works to track gold from jewellery back to the mine it was produced in.18 Jun 05:00 PM
