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flag A New Zealand panel delays decision on Santana Minerals' $4.4B gold mine until Oct. 29, 2026, due to Treaty of Waitangi concerns.

flag The fast-track panel reviewing Santana Minerals' proposed gold mine near Cromwell, New Zealand, has delayed its decision until late October 2026 due to significant Treaty of Waitangi concerns raised by Kā Rūnaka. flag The seven-member panel, led by former High Court judge Matthew Muir KC, has been granted 140 working days—more than double the usual timeframe—to assess the project, which includes a large open pit and satellite mines. flag The delay reflects the need to address complex cultural and legal issues, including a hearing on Treaty-related matters. flag Santana Minerals, an Australian company, claims its environmental assessment is among the most comprehensive ever conducted in the region and views the October 29 deadline as a critical milestone. flag The project, valued at $4.4 billion, has faced opposition from local residents and environmental advocates over potential harm to tourism, viticulture, and the landscape.

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