Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils a draft strategy to double NZ's mineral mining export value to $2bn by 2035, create 2,000 jobs, and develop a "critical minerals"

Resources Minister Shane Jones has released a draft strategy for mineral mining, aiming to double the sector’s export value to $2bn by 2035 and create 2,000 additional jobs. The strategy, led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, includes producing a "critical minerals" list for New Zealand and completing a stocktake of the country's mineral potential. The plan also highlights the importance of considering the interests of Treaty partners in the protection and management of mineral resources.

May 23, 2024
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