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Govt to open up 7000ha for mining

The Government has announced plans to open up 7000ha of conservation land for mining in a “discussion document” that also proposes adding 12,400ha to the conservation estate.

The move comes after a ‘stocktake’ of Schedule Four of the Crown Minerals Act last year.

It plans to investigate other areas not included in the stocktake because more technical data is needed.