Our local paper observes that “An Australian company’s plans to mine gold in Golden Bay are in tatters after its permit application was declined by the Government last week. “And although the company advised that it is “reviewing the decision…
On 22 May, Siren Gold (‘Siren’) released a media statement responding to its mining permit application for a gold mine at Sams Creek being declined on 19 May by New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (‘NZPaM’). Read full statement: In…
Sams Creek Collective welcomes the decision by MBIE division NZ Petroleum and Minerals (NZPAM) to decline Australian company Siren Gold’s mining permit application for a proposed gold mine at Golden Bay’s Sams Creek, calling it “the best news of the…
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has issued strong warnings over a controversial large gold mine proposed for Central Otago in the hills above the Clutha River. The Commissioner has told the fast-track panel considering Australia’s Santana Minerals’…
Mohua/Golden Bay’s clean water is important. Our rivers, aquifers, Te Waikōropūpū Springs, are central to our environment, our health, our food, our farms, and the heritage we pass on to future generations. That’s why what is happening right now at…
“Work at a controversial gold mine near Tākaka was halted for one day after local protesters locked themselves to the drill. Protesters say the action marks the beginning of “continued resistance” if their concerns are not addressed by the Australian…
Sams Creek Collective is in agreement, strongly doubting that Siren Gold’s proposed gold mine at Sams Creek would result in dazzling riches and lasting prosperity being shared with the people of Golden Bay. Andrea Vance – The Post/Sunday Star Times…
Promised riches from new gold mines are as tantalising as they are dazzling. Mike White investigates whether the benefits of the new gold rush outweigh the costs. As the price of gold has skyrocketed, New Zealand has increasingly become an attractive…
NZ’s former PM Helen Clarke has spoken out on Instagram against Siren Gold’s proposal for a fast-tracked gold mine at Sams Creek. She called it ‘another nightmare proposal’, after reading Newsroom’s Fox Meyers’ article on his November ’25 visit to…
Our neighbours are joining the fight for our environment, waters and communities – In today’s Press: Residents and iwi of a Marlborough Sounds inlet say they will challenge any moves by an Australian company to restart mining operations in the…