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Find out about changes to the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (the CMA) and its regulations.
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Fast-track one-stop shop open for business
The Government’s new Fast-track one-stop shop for applications and information is now live.
Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List launched
The Government has launched a Minerals Strategy for New Zealand, supported by a Critical Minerals List, to lay a strategic and enduring pathway forward for New Zealand’s minerals sector.
Submissions on the Crown Minerals Act 1991 Programmes close soon
This is a reminder that submissions on the Crown Minerals Act (CMA) Programmes update close at 5pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025.