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flag New Zealand's mineral sector set a record in 2025 with 551 permit applications, driven by gold exploration, especially on the West Coast.

flag New Zealand's mineral sector hit a record in 2025 with 551 permit applications—up from 450 in 2024—and 521 decisions made, surpassing the previous annual average of 363. flag Of 178 approvals, 163 were for gold projects, mostly in the West Coast region, which received over 40% of new gold-focused permits. flag The increase reflects strong activity across exploration and mining stages, a shift from hobby to tailored small-scale permits, and broad industry participation. flag The surge supports regional economic growth, job creation, and long-term resource development.

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