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Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 now law
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 was enacted on 5 August 2025 and is now law.
Proposal to publish Crown Minerals Act 1991 Programmes' material online
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking submissions on a proposal to publish material online for the Crown Minerals Act 1991 Programmes. Submissions close 5 August 2025.