09/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2024 21:02
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is developing a critical minerals list, to identify New Zealand's mineral potential, and to help catalogue the domestic and imported minerals that are vital to New Zealand's economy, national security, and technology needs.
This list was identified as a key deliverable in the draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand which was consulted on from 23 May to 31 July 2024.
A draft minerals strategy for New Zealand to 2040 [PDF 2,200KB] - MBIE.govt.nz
Minerals are essential to our everyday lives and are a key ingredient of the technology needed for the transition to clean energy. Minerals also play a major role in New Zealand's export-led economic recovery.
The critical minerals list will allow the government to:
We welcome all submissions but are particularly interested in the following questions:
The public consultation is now open.
You can provide feedback via the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment's (MBIE) website at:
Consultation on a draft critical minerals list for New Zealand - MBIE
If you have any questions about the draft minerals' strategy, email:
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