New Zealand launches strategy to double mineral exports, adding gold and coal to critical list.

New Zealand's Resources Minister Shane Jones has launched the country's Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, aiming to double mineral exports to $3 billion by 2035. The list now includes 37 minerals, adding gold and metallurgical coal. The strategy focuses on productivity, value, and resilience, while adhering to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and sustainable practices. The government hopes the plan will boost the economy, create jobs, and attract international mining companies, though critics warn of potential environmental impacts.

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