Articles tagged with Minerals Sector
New Zealand Clears Minerals Permit Backlog Boosting Sector Growth and Investment
1 week ago | 208 viewsThe New Zealand Government has successfully cleared a backlog of 311 historical minerals permit applications, enhancing the efficiency and certainty of the permitting system under Resources Minister Shane Jones. Interest and activity in the minerals sector have surged, with record numbers of applications and permit decisions made by New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M), supporting investment, regional growth, and economic opportunities. While NZP&M maintains timely and fair decision-making, the quality of applications remains crucial for processing speed, and the agency continues to administer over 1,000 permits with strong performance against targeted timeframes.
Tags: Shane Jones New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals NZP&M minerals permits minerals sector Government permitting system investment exploration mining permitsNew Zealand Minerals Strategy Year One: Boosting Growth, Jobs, and Exports
1 month ago | 369 viewsOne year after launching A Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040, the government has made significant progress by implementing policies and reforms that have increased mineral exports, production, employment, and permitting activity. Key achievements include establishing a Critical Minerals List, enhancing global partnerships, improving geoscience data access, and creating a more efficient regulatory framework, which have boosted investor confidence and sector growth. Moving forward, the focus will be on expanding international partnerships, attracting investment, reviewing royalty settings, and maximizing value from critical minerals through processing, refining, and innovation to sustain long-term economic benefits.
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