Tag: critical_minerals
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Rainbow Warrior Anniversary Highlights New Zealand's Stance on Peace and Environment Amidst New Mineral Deal
Greenpeace marks 41 years since the Rainbow Warrior bombing, warning that New Zealand's peace legacy is threatened by the Luxon government's proposed 'critical minerals' deal with the Trump administration, risking environmental damage and fueling global conflict.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitarySocial IssuesFranceUSA Greenpeace AotearoaRainbow WarriorNuclear TestingCritical MineralsChristopher LuxonDonald J TrumpEnvironmental IssuesGreenpeace
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NZ Government Invests $50 Million in West Coast Critical Minerals Processing
New Zealand's government is investing up to $50 million in West Coast critical minerals processing projects, Tāiko Critical Minerals and Westland Mineral Sands. This funding aims to create jobs, boost exports, and establish domestic processing capabilities for essential minerals.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergyMedical Science New Zealand GovernmentCritical MineralsWest CoastRegional DevelopmentMining & MineralsEconomic DevelopmentShane Jones
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Greenpeace Map Highlights New Zealand Conservation Land at Risk from Government Bill and Mining Push
An interactive map by Greenpeace Aotearoa shows New Zealand's conservation land, including National Parks, is at risk from a government bill that could open it to commercial exploitation and mining for 'critical minerals'.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegal Conservation Amendment BillGreenpeace AotearoaMiningPublic Conservation LandNational ParksCritical MineralsGreenpeace