What’s yoursis mined
Mining in New Zealand is a small but significant industry with a lot of untapped potential, particularly as the world looks to mine more minerals to transition to renewable energy and to help solve climate change challenges.
Batteries, wind turbines and solar panels that are relied on to power vehicles and create renewable energy, exist because of mined minerals.
Food processing, health care, heating, travel, communication (including your phone and computer), work, and pretty much everything you use and rely on every day exist because of mined minerals.
Infrastructure, housing and modern life as we know it, are built on mining.
Some people are saying mining is bad for the environment. We believe in presenting facts, science, and evidence to let people make up their own minds.
Like much of what humans do, mining has an impact on the environment. But mining in New Zealand is heavily regulated to ensure environmental impacts are mitigated or offset. Mining companies in New Zealand care about the environment.
We have high standards of responsible mining, across workplace health and safety and environmental practices.
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Mining and
the environment
Mining in New Zealand meets strict environmental standards and regulations. People who work in the industry care about the environment and are committed to returning mine sites that are finished with are returned to a sustainable and functioning ecosystem with the right plants for the environment. Watch Steph Hayton explain the importance to her of good environmental work in mining.
