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Gold miner prosecuted over production records
For the first time since the introduction of the Crown Minerals Act in 1991, a miner has been prosecuted for providing false or misleading information in relation to the amount of gold production declared.
Are your contact details correct?
If we don’t have your correct contact details you may be missing out on important information to help you comply with the conditions of your permit.
Time to send us your annual summary reports
New National Manager Petroleum and Minerals Susan Baas is urging permit holders to get their annual summary reports (ASR) filed as soon as possible.
The Regulator’s Update - February 2020
Welcome to the February issue of The Regulator’s Update. In this issue: Annual summary reports due 31 March, Are your contact details correct?, Compliance team activities in 2019, Upgrade to the online permitting system 14-17 February, Give us your feedback, Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991, Aeromagnetic survey of Queenstown area, Have your say.
Queenstown area aeromagnetic survey
NZP&M’s aeromagnetic survey project will recommence flights over Queenstown and neighbouring areas from the middle of January 2020.
The Regulator’s Update - November 2019
Welcome to the November issue of The Regulator’s Update. In this issue: Crown Minerals Act (CMA) discussion document open for consultation, A Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand, Compliance roadshows for mineral permits, Permit Webmaps application updated, Example mine plans for Tier 1 minerals permits now published, New National Manager Petroleum and Minerals appointed, Summer holidays are coming.
Consultation opens on review of Crown Minerals Act
A review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 to ensure it supports the long-term well-being of New Zealanders has been launched today with the release of a discussion document.
Resource Strategy plots path ahead for sector
The Government’s long term vision for the minerals and petroleum sector has been released today.
Consultation opens on Block Offer 2019
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals has today initiated consultation with iwi and hapū on the proposed Block Offer 2019 release area for petroleum exploration permits.