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…
Siren Gold’s application for a mining permit for a gold mine at Sams Creek may have been declined, but opponents say the fight is not over. “It’s momentary elation, and ‘let’s celebrate the big win’,” said Sams Creek Collective spokesperson…
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…
Local iwi in Golden Bay say they are celebrating a rare and “emotional” victory after learning the controversial Sams Creek gold mine will not go ahead. Sams Creek Collective are very grateful for their stand opposing Siren Gold’s proposal for…
The decision to decline Siren Gold’s mining permit application for Sams Creek is getting good media coverage, starting with this strong piece on Wednesday in The Press: “Work at a controversial Golden Bay gold mine site has been halted, after…
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…
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…