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Straterra CE Josie Vidal attended the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney last week. A small but impactful New Zealand delegation led by Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke about opportunities in New Zealand, along with Kerrin C. and Kylie Smeaton from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Business Finland members met with the New Zealanders for a "speed dating" style meet and greet - amazing what you can share in a short space of time. It's great to see New Zealand mining back on the world stage. With 9,000 attendees, the conference had many high profile speakers and panel discussions and there was a strong emphasis on mining's role in a sustainable future, particularly renewable energy. CSIRO launched its Australian attitudes toward mining 2024 survey report which is a fascinating read. Public trust and acceptance of mining have improved over time but engaging with communities, ensuring the fair distribution of benefits, and maintaining transparency are vital to continuing that. Josie met with Minerals Council of Australia CE Tania Constable to talk about shared areas of interest. And of course there was the massive exhibition and lots of tech and machinery to look at including the Epiroc Scooptram ST18SG fully battery electric loader. It's a lot bigger than a Tesla. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Alison Paul Simon Delander

Good initiative by Minerals Council of Australia Victoria James Sorahan Sorahan The more people understand about responsible mining looking after the environment and creating regional jobs the better. #mining #jobs #environment

Fantastic to see Tutuki a year on doing great mahi. The Te Waharoa gateway into the trades works. Waikato-Tainui Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Te Pūkenga Amanda Nicolle Wayne Scott #people #jobs

Hearings for Parliament's banking inquiry start next week and we are keen to hear a response from the banks to our submission about the practice of some banks withholding business, including lending and transactional accounts, from companies engaged in coal mining. Mining is a legal and legitimate business and should be afforded all rights as such. Greenwashing is a very precarious game for banks. Stuart Smith New Zealand First #mining #jobs #economy #money

Residents in Southeast Queensland are overwhelmingly supportive of the coal industry and its role in keeping the lights on and power bills down. Check out the article in the Courier Mail here: https://lnkd.in/ghcgphki

Straterra CE Josie Vidal and Chair Alison Paul are both on this podcast. It is important that people understand the facts about the fast-track bill and mining and that there are no plans from responsible miners to reduce environmental measures. #mining #jobs #environment

In our submission on the Draft Critical Minerals List we say that the list overlooks the minerals we already mine, and it shouldn't. We believe the purpose of the list needs to be clarified and the number of minerals on it expanded. Coal is without question the most critical mineral in New Zealand at the current time as it is critical to national energy security. Yet it is not on the draft list. #mining #jobs #exports #criticalminerals

The New Zealand Coalition Government has announced the first projects for the new fast-track legislation, to be passed this year. Quite rightly, there are mining projects on the list. Mining is an important part of the New Zealand economy, particularly in regional areas, bringing jobs and export earnings at a time when we really need both. New Zealand First Simon Court Christopher Bishop #gold #coal #criticalminerals #jobs #taxes #money

As New Zealand develops a minerals strategy and critical minerals list it is important people understand the many uses of minerals and their role in our everyday lives. #energytransition #rareearths #mining #jobs