New Zealand Minerals Council works to ensure decision-makers in central and local government understand the value of responsible mining and the contribution it makes to the wellbeing of New Zealanders.

This involves conversations, submissions, and appearing before committees to present facts and evidence in response to Government policy, rules, regulations, and law changes, and local government plans.

2026 Election Manifesto

August 2026

Mining contributes to exports and jobs; pays taxes and royalties to the Government; pays wages and rates; and contributes to...

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Briefing to Ministers – November 2023

November 2023

Mining in New Zealand is a story about opportunities. These are opportunities we want to see captured because of the...

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Briefing to Ministers – November 2023

November 2023

Mining in New Zealand is a story about opportunities. These are opportunities we want to see captured because of the many benefits they bring.

As the world races towards more reliance on technology and electricity, with generation mainly from renewable sources, it has become blindingly obvious that there will be no high-tech, low emissions energy transition without mined minerals. The catch  is, the demand for these minerals vastly outstrips supply so the world needs more mines, and fast.

This is an exciting time for mining and a golden opportunity for New Zealand where responsible mining is undertaken to some of the most exacting standards in the world – advantage New Zealand.

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2026 Election Manifesto

Mining contributes to exports and jobs; pays taxes and royalties to the Government; pays wages and rates; and contributes to the environment and regional economies where there are mines. We want the next Government to enable mining’s growth and potential.

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