Straterra works to ensure decision-makers in central and local government understand the value of responsible mining and the contribution it makes to the wellbeing of New Zealanders.

This involves conversations, submissions, and appearing before committees to present facts and evidence in response to Government policy, rules, regulations, and law changes, and local government plans.

Briefing to Ministers – November 2023

November 2023

Mining in New Zealand is a story about opportunities. These are opportunities we want to see captured because of the...

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Election 2023 – the role of mining in New Zealand

July 2023

Straterra wants New Zealand to be able to seize the once in a generation opportunity that the world’s move to...

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Election 2023 – the role of mining in New Zealand

December 2020

Straterra wants New Zealand to be able to seize the once in a generation opportunity that the world’s move to green technology and a low carbon future offers. We have more mining potential and we want to be able to tap into that, as well as continue to supply the minerals we currently mine to the world – a world demanding more mining.

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Briefing to Ministers – November 2023

November 2023

Mining in New Zealand is a story about opportunities. These are opportunities we want to see captured because of the many benefits they bring.

As the world races towards more reliance on technology and electricity, with generation mainly from renewable sources, it has become blindingly obvious that there will be no high-tech, low emissions energy transition without mined minerals. The catch  is, the demand for these minerals vastly outstrips supply so the world needs more mines, and fast.

This is an exciting time for mining and a golden opportunity for New Zealand where responsible mining is undertaken to some of the most exacting standards in the world – advantage New Zealand.

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