Tag mining royalties

Environment, Gold industry, Government, news media, Sams Creek Collective, Siren Gold

NZ voters doubt the nation gets a fair go from mining companies sharing royalties

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…

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March 18, 2026

Environment, Fast-track, Gold industry, mining permits, news media, Uncategorized

New Zealand’s mining boom: Fabulous fortune or fool’s gold?

New Zealand’s largest gold mine, OceanaGold’s Macraes mine, near Palmerston.

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…

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March 12, 2026