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Waihi mining acquisition by OceanaGold good news for NZ

Thursday, 30 April 2015, 2:29 pm | Straterra

OceanaGold Corporation’s purchase of Newmont Waihi Gold’s operations strengthens New Zealand’s reputation as an environmentally-responsible gold producer, Straterra says. More >>

EEZ Act needs fixing after decline of application

Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 5:14 pm | Straterra

The decline of Chatham Rock Phosphate’s marine consent application to mine rock phosphate from the ocean floor sends a strong negative signal to investors seeking to do business in New Zealand, Straterra says. More >>

Straterra reacts to EPA decision on ironsands application

Thursday, 19 June 2014, 10:38 am | Straterra

The declining of Trans Tasman Resources' marine consent application yesterday has come as a shock and a surprise, Straterra says. More >>

Straterra Minerals Briefing Paper Launch at Parliament

Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 2:30 pm | Straterra

“Mining is vital to the way we live, and we believe it is time New Zealanders had the facts about how mining is integrated into their everyday lives,” announced Straterra CEO Chris Baker, at the launch of Straterra’s Minerals Briefing Paper ... More >>

Minerals Briefing Paper Launch at Parliament

Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 2:21 pm | Straterra

PRESS STATEMENT FROM CHRIS BAKER, CEO STRATERRA “Mining is vital to the way we live, and we believe it is time New Zealanders had the facts about how mining is integrated into their everyday lives,” announced Straterra CEO Chris Baker, at ... More >>

The future of coal requires serious debate, not slogans

Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 10:34 am | Straterra

This summer Straterra will be producing a number of opinion pieces covering aspects of the debate on minerals and mining in New Zealand. We do so to bring facts and evidence into this important debate for New Zealand. More >>

A dose of realism urgently needed on platinum tender

Monday, 30 September 2013, 2:10 pm | Straterra

The scaremongering around the Government’s South Island platinum prospecting and exploration tender is irresponsible and unhelpful, Straterra says. More >>

NZ more attractive for minerals investment with new report

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 9:48 am | Straterra

A new Government report will promote investment in, and better policies on minerals in New Zealand, Straterra says. More >>

Focus should be on conservation, not reclassifying land

Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 5:15 pm | Straterra

Reclassifying stewardship land is unnecessary because the land is already protected for conservation, and conservation today reflects the values in the land, Straterra says. More >>

Straterra merges with NZ Minerals Industry Association

Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:18 pm | Straterra

Straterra, the industry group representing the New Zealand minerals sector, has formally merged with the New Zealand Minerals Industry Association (NZMIA). “This is a further important step toward consolidating the mineral industry sector into one voice, and ... More >>

Northland exploration a positive step to develop resources

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 2:14 pm | Straterra

Straterra, the representative body for the mining and minerals industry, welcomes the awarding of the Northland permits, taking New Zealand a step forward in developing our natural resources. More >>

New Zealanders Support Mining – Straterra

Friday, 7 June 2013, 3:44 pm | Straterra

Straterra has welcomed the results of a new opinion poll on extracting minerals in the Taranaki as a triumph for common sense Kiwis who understand the benefits that the minerals industry offers communities, regions and national New Zealand. More >>

Green Party Unlikely to Meet Resource Development Standard

Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:47 pm | Straterra

The Green Party’s proposed “Kiwi bid” against deep sea oil and gas drilling companies will fail because proposals are judged on whether they can explore and extract resources responsibly, Straterra says. More >>

Changes to help deliver health and safety

Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 3:09 pm | Straterra

Minerals industry representative group, Straterra, and the minerals sector health and safety body, MINEX, are pleased to announce a positive rationalisation in the mineral sector to better deliver health and safety outcomes. More >>

Innovation & Smart Mining at Minerals West Coast Forum 2013

Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 2:22 pm | Straterra

Nominations are open for the inaugural Environmental Award as part of the focus on innovation and smart mining at the West Coast Minerals Forum 2013, from 17 to 18 July, at Shantytown, Greymouth. More >>

Straterra establishes Austmine New Zealand

Friday, 5 April 2013, 12:51 pm | Straterra

MEDIA RELEASE 5 April 2013 for immediate use Straterra establishes Austmine New Zealand Straterra is pleased to announce the establishment of AustmineNZ, having signed a New Zealand affiliation agreement with Austmine, Australia’s largest industry association ... More >>

Straterra slams Green Party claims against industry

Thursday, 14 March 2013, 2:48 pm | Straterra

Straterra rejects Green Party list MP Catherine Delahunty’s misrepresentation of the mining industry, in relation to Straterra’s submission opposing her Private Member’s Bill seeking to limit to five years an “exceptional circumstances” ... More >>

RMA reforms good for business and environment – Straterra

Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 9:22 am | Straterra

The Government is being pressured by environmental groups over the latest Resource Management Act reforms, Straterra says. More >>

Straterra on the resignation of Solid Energy Chief Executive

Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:48 pm | Straterra

The decision made by Solid Energy Chief Executive, Dr Don Elder, to resign today cannot have been easy, says Straterra Chairman, Mark Cadzow, the Chief Development Officer at OceanaGold. More >>

Straterra welcomes Government plans

Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 4:25 pm | Straterra

Straterra welcomes the Prime Minister’s address to Parliament today as a sensible, measured plan for progressing New Zealand’s economic development in a very challenging global market. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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