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Sams Creek Mining Permit Application Declined
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9:50 pm | Sams Creek Collective
The main risk from the mine is that toxic mining waste, including arsenic which cannot ever be remediated, would leak from its Upper Tākaka location into the Tākaka River and the unique marble aquifers that feed the Tākaka Valley and the Springs. More >>
Media Statement From Sams Creek Collective: Sams Creek Open Pit Mine Proposed On Bank Of Tākaka River
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:57 pm | Sams Creek Collective
We are dismayed that the open pit/s, tunnel entrances and processing plant will be on land controlled by DOC, in an area known for its high conservation values. We call on DOC to deny access to Siren Gold to protect this taonga. More >>
Hoodwinked By The Minister For Blind Frogs
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 9:05 am | Sams Creek Collective
Back in April 2024 a ‘Fast Track Projects Advisory Group’ was convened, and tasked with deciding which projects should be listed in Schedule 2 of the Bill. Schedule 2A includes projects which are considered ‘shovel-ready’. Schedule 2B lists projects ... More >>
