West Coast Minerals Forum less than five weeks away
The 2024 West Coast Minerals Forum is fast approaching, with just under five weeks till the big day. A limited number of tickets are available so please register as soon as possible to be sure you don’t miss out. For more information and to purchase tickets, please check out the forum page on Minerals West Coast’s website by clicking here.
Television series "Meet the Miners" under production
Minerals West Coast is working to produce a television/video series showcasing miners and mining up and down the country. The aim is to give audiences an understanding and appreciation of the people involved in mining and how it works in modern day New Zealand.
Two episodes have been produced to draft stage so far, with another four scheduled for production. The aim is to produce six episodes in total, with viewers accessing these episodes via television or digital distribution.
You can view a trailer of the series below.
Minerals West Coast’s manager, Patrick Phelps, presented to attendants of the recent AusIMM New Zealand Branch conference dinner about the project, seeking to raised awareness as well as funding and support for the project.
1News poll result outlines level of support for mining
A recently published 1News poll indicates a large (45%) minority of New Zealanders support more mining, while a smaller minority (38%) oppose. The smallest portion of poll respondents (17%) were either unsure/preferred not to say. The full story can be viewed below, or by clicking here.
Opinion piece outlines the need for broad based support
In an opinion piece published in the Press, the Post, and online on Stuff, Minerals West Coast’s manager, Patrick Phelps, makes the argument for miners to appeal to New Zealanders across the political spectrum for broad based and enduring support.
You can read this opinion piece online by clicking here.
