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Welcome to the September issue of The Regulator’s Update. In this issue: Tui oil field decommissioning, new application guide and template for alluvial gold and quarry mining permits, annual fees overdue, annual summary report update, South Island aeromagnetic data and a final reminder about the survey of industrial rocks and minerals.
The Exploration Database will be unavailable for 4 hours from 7pm, Wednesday 22 July due to maintenance work. All other online tools and systems will remain available during this time.
Our website will be unavailable for an hour at 3pm, Tuesday 7 July due to maintenance work. All our online tools and systems will remain available during this time.
Welcome to the June issue of The Regulator’s Update. In this issue: Getting back to normal, Annual summary reports, We're making it easier for you to comply, Survey of industrial rocks and minerals, Investigation into illegal mining sees reparation of fees and royalties owed, Tui oil field decommissioning, Annual review meetings for Tier 1 permit holders.
One petroleum exploration permit has been granted for Block Offer 2018.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic we are now working from home with limited access to our systems. There will be some delays in our communications to you.
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.
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.