mining

Speakers at the International Mining Conference said red tape was one of the biggest hurdles the industry faced.

The majority of submitters are in favour of a government proposal to allow mining to resume in New Zealand after it was cancelled under Labour.

The move comes as the Minerals Council of Australia openly criticises the federal government for hampering mining activities.

NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns has stepped in to try and save a mining project after federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek put a stop to part of it.

The body of a 37-year-old man who died after the rockfall, and named in multiple media reports as Kurt Hourigan of Bruthen, was recovered about 6am on Thursday.

Emergency crews were working to free the second miner, as dozens of other workers took refuge in a safety pod.

Average full time workers saw an increase across the board of 4.2 percent for the year.

‘This wind energy group moved in and set up these turbines without permission from the rightful owners of the property they built on’

The resources minister said the renewable push could also be impacted.

African governments are becoming increasingly frustrated with alleged abuses committed by Chinese mineral extraction companies and are taking action.

‘The death of any worker is one too many, and industry must learn from this tragedy.’

The previous government, helmed by Jacinda Arden, brought into law the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Act which banned new exploration permits.

The CME estimates environmental approvals are slowing mining activity, with some applications needing 10-15 years.

Rapid growth of the green energy sector creates soaring demand for mining, dealing a harsh blow to water stressed communities.