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Straterra keen to help implement Energy Strategy

Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 4:56 pm | Straterra

The minerals sector welcomes the draft New Zealand Energy Strategy and is keen to work with the Government on implementation, Straterra chief executive Chris Baker said today. More >>

Mining Industry Welcomes New Government Initiative

Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 5:41 pm | Straterra

The mining and resource sector today welcomed the Government’s decision to fund surveys of minerals potential of parts of Northland and the West Coast of the South Island. More >>

Study on economic potential of mining released

Monday, 31 May 2010, 4:18 pm | Straterra

The potential value of mining to the New Zealand economy has again been reinforced following the release of a report by the Minerals Council of Australia this week. More >>

Greenpeace Nonsense Criticised

Saturday, 24 April 2010, 10:41 am | Straterra

Greenpeace has resorted to scaremongering tactics in an apparent effort to avoid a rational debate about the Schedule 4 mining review, says industry body Straterra. More >>

Conservation groups attempting to spread panic

Monday, 15 March 2010, 3:14 pm | Straterra

Conservation groups are blatantly attempting to incite panic in advance of the release of the Government’s stocktake of minerals on Conservation land, says natural resources industry group Straterra. More >>

Time for reason, not rhetoric

Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 12:10 pm | Straterra

The Copenhagen climate change summit should not be used for scoring cheap political points, as the Green Party has attempted to do this week, says Straterra Chief Executive Richard Michael. More >>

Industry: Mt Aspiring speculation "scaremongering"

Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 10:50 am | Straterra

Straterra, which represents New Zealand’s natural resources industries, has branded Green Party claims that Mt Aspiring Park could be opened to mining as “scaremongering”. Straterra Chief Executive Richard Michael said that the natural resources industry ... More >>

Govt's 'open for exploration' welcome

Monday, 30 November 2009, 11:05 am | Straterra

Straterra, the organisation representing New Zealand’s natural resources industries has welcomed the Government’s “open for business” message to international oil and gas explorers. Speaking after the release of reports suggesting over $60 ... More >>

Parliamentary Commissioner praises miners

Thursday, 22 October 2009, 2:41 pm | Straterra

Straterra, the organisation representing the natural resources industry, has welcomed Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright’s praise for modern mining techniques in New Zealand. More >>

Energy review recommendations

Thursday, 13 August 2009, 4:00 pm | Straterra

Straterra, which represents New Zealand’s natural resources industries, supports the Ministerial Electricity Market Review recommendations that relate to climate change, changes to the Resource Management Act, and gas and geothermal exploration. More >>

Geological mapping an investment in New Zealand

Friday, 17 July 2009, 11:34 am | Straterra

The awarding of the contract to GNS Science for geological mapping is a valuable investment in New Zealand’s future, says Straterra, the industry group representing New Zealand’s natural resources industries. Yesterday the Foundation for Research, ... More >>

Energy Data File highlights rich lignite resources

Monday, 6 July 2009, 3:14 pm | Straterra

Straterra, the industry group representing New Zealand’s natural resources industries, says release of the 2009 edition of The New Zealand Energy Data File highlights the huge – and largely untapped – economical potential of the country’s natural ... More >>

Tax exemption for oil and gas exploration welcomed

Thursday, 14 May 2009, 4:49 pm | Straterra

Straterra, the industry group representing New Zealand’s natural resources industries, has welcomed Government plans to extend tax exemption for offshore oil and gas exploration. More >>

Straterra welcomes $20m oil exploration pledge

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 2:05 pm | Straterra

Straterra, the industry group representing New Zealand’s natural resources industries, has welcomed the pre Budget announcement by Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee of a $20 million seismic survey programme. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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