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Regulator’s Update – November 2024
In this issue: Draft Minerals Strategy – publication of summary of submissions, Draft Critical Minerals List – public consultation complete, Mineral endowment report released, Crown Minerals Amendment Bill process, Draft Crown Minerals Programmes – upcoming consultation,
Minister attended the International Mining and Resources Conference, 2024 Annual Review Meetings concluded, First permit processing timeliness report released, Snapshot of minerals permit applications, Changes to application fee refunds, Unpermitted quarrying of Crown-owned minerals under regulator’s spotlight, Resolution of illegal mining case sees reparation to local community, New guidance available to minerals applicants.
Permit processing timeliness report: 1 July to 30 September 2024
Earlier this year, New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) introduced processing timeframes for minerals and petroleum applications received from 1 July 2024, and committed to publishing results quarterly on its performance against those timeframes.
Snapshot of minerals permit applications – July to end of September 2024
This snapshot provides insights into how many minerals permit applications were received and how many outcomes were made between 1 July and 30 September 2024.