West Coast man denies illegally mining $200k of gold

Morrison faces a charge that he allegedly mined for gold at Inangahua between April 25, 2021, and July 25, 2021, without a mining permit while holding only an …

Illegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold …

Mon, 4 Mar 2024, 2:34PM. Photo / NZ Herald. A man accused of illegally mining about $200,000 worth of gold on the West Coast says they "haven't broken one single rule". Peter Hugh Morrison ...

New climate change targets put future of West Coast coal …

New climate change targets put future of West Coast coal mines in limbo. February 5th, 2021. A Stuff article. New Zealanders have been told they need to stop using fossil fuels to meet the Government's target of being carbon neutral by 2050, but where does that leave traditional coal-mining communities like the West Coast? Coal was first ...

About — TiGa Minerals & Metals

The Barrytown Mineral Project Mine will extract and process ilmenite, garnet, zircon and gold on private farmland at Barrytown Flats on the West Coast, New Zealand. The …

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Jobs in Early childhood. Jobs in Chefs. Jobs in Warehouse & distribution. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Jobs. Browse all popular jobs. Full time jobs in West Coast. View all Full time jobs vacancies on Trade Me jobs. Find your next career opportunity. Apply for a new position today.

Explore the West Coast | Great Journeys NZ

Natural Wonders of the West Coast. 2 days. From: NZ$1119. Christchurch to Greymouth (West Coast) Native rainforests, immaculate lakes, pristine river gorges, and spectacular mountains, travel off the beaten track on this two-day TranzAlpine escape. Package.

West Coast ROA

The Critical Care Paramedics on the coast are the highest qualified medical resource available for the community. In areas like the West Coast, when there is an emergency, the ROA Mining Rescue Helicopter is the only option and can be the difference between life and death. Completing 300 missions last year, the mission numbers are building ...

Development strategy

New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has granted Federation Mining the Mining Permit for the Snowy River Mine near Reefton on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The approval grants the right to mine gold and silver from the site for a 20 year period. Federation Mining's objective is to establish an underground mine at the site of ...

Brunner Mine Memorial Site | West Coast NZ

An historic memorial site now stands on the location of the disaster. The memorial site sits on the side of State Highway 7 on either side of the Grey River, a suspension bridge joining each side. The entrance starts at the top of a 65-step memorial and mining remnants can be viewed. The Brunner Mine Site was a big producer of coal and coal by ...

Humphreys Mining West Coast Nz

Humphreys is a locality in West Coast. Humphreys is situated nearby to Goldsborough (Waimea) and Blue Spur. Mapcarta, the open map. ... West Coast Region, New Zealand; Location: West Coast, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania; View on Open­Street­Map; Latitude-42.72927° or 42° 43' 45" south. Longitude. 171.10247° or 171° 6' 9" east. …

12 historic West Coast spots history buffs will love

The Oparara Arches are marked on old Karamea maps dating back to the 1880s when gold miners and deerstalkers roamed the area. Oparara Arches. It's easy to step back in time on the West Coast of New Zealand, a place steeped in gold and coal mining history. These are the 12 must-visit spots for a history fix.

Stockton Mine Tours

Outwest Tours is currently the exclusive operator of tours through the Bathurst Resources Stockton Opencast Mine site on the Stockton Plateau. Departing from Westport, this 5–6 hour tour passes through several small towns and climbs to the Plateau, delivering an off-road adventure along the way. At Stockton Mine, the largest coal-producing ...

Humphreys Mining West Coast Nz

Pike River is the latest major New Zealand mining disaster. Previous mass mining tragedies include: Kaitangata mine, South Otago: 21 February 1879, 34 dead. Brunner mine, West Coast: 26 March 1896, 65 dead. Ralph's mine, Huntly: 12 September 1914, 43 dead. Dobson mine, West Coast: 3 December 1926, 9 dead. Glen Afton mine, Huntly: …

Ross, West Coast| New Zealand

The township of Ross was first settled in 1865, during the West Coast gold rush. Today it is rich with gold-mining history and West Coast charm. Ross, a small gold-mining town established in the 1860s, is a quiet place to base yourself and explore popular West Coast attractions including Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, Punakaiki (Pancake ...

Papers Past | Newspapers | West Coast Times | 28 March …

HUMPHREYS GULLY UNITED GOLD MINING CO. (Limited.) West Coast Times, Issue 4579, 28 March 1884, Page 2. Using This Item. No known copyright (New Zealand) To …

Thirteen plots of former gold-miner land go up for sale on …

February 15, 2020. Several plots of land in the small town of Charleston have gone up for sale. There's mystery over who is eyeing up abandoned land in a former West Coast …

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Mining is the process of extracting minerals from their natural state at ground level, or below the ground surface. People have been extracting and using the mineral resources of the West Coast since the earliest humans arrived in the region 700-800 years ago (shortly after the Polynesian ancestors of Māori discovered New Zealand).

Golden Sands Horse & Wagon Tours, Barrytown, West Coast, New Zealand

Golden Sands Horse and Wagon Tours offers you the opportunity to travel in the footsteps of the early pioneers, down one of New Zealand's most beautiful, unspoiled wild West Coast beaches. On the way, learn about our rich 'Coast Road' gold mining and pioneer heritage as if you were a part of it yourself. The pace is relaxed, with plenty ...

Top Experiences on the West Coast | West Coast, New Zealand

Discover the rugged natural beauty, unique experiences and gold mining history of the West Coast. Check out the top 10 experiences on the West Coast. 1. Glacier Country – Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Heli-Hiking on the West Coast glaciers, New Zealand. By everythingnewzealand.

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WHO? Who is mining on the West Coast? As of 2022 there are about 600 people living on the West Coast earning a living in the mining industry. Some of these people are self-employed, working as one …

Mining Jobs in All West Coast, Job Vacancies

Find your ideal job at SEEK with 14 mining jobs found in West Coast. View all our mining vacancies now with new jobs added daily!

Towns on the West Coast | West Coast, New Zealand

Take a kayak or a guided tour to explore New Zealand's largest unmodified estuarine lagoon - home to more than 70 species, including the beautiful kot ... during the West Coast gold rush. Today it is rich with gold-mining history and West Coast charm. Explore the West Coast region Find things to do . Find places to stay . Find transport ...

West Coast illegal gold mining claims: Trial starts for man …

New Zealand news. NZ Herald. West Coast illegal gold mining claims: Trial starts for man accused of mining about $200,000 worth of gold. Story by Sam Sherwood. • 1w. A man …

Papers Past | Newspapers | West Coast Times | 28 March 1884 | HUMPHREYS

HUMPHREYS GULLY UNITED GOLD MINING CO. (Limited.) ... Accompanying this report will be found an extract froma report specially furnished to the Geological Department of tbo New Zealand Government, by S. H. Cox, Esq., a copy of which was kindly placed at the disposal of your directors by J. Hector, Esq., C.M.U., the head of the department, thus ...

Humphreys Gully | National Library of New Zealand

Humphreys Gully. Favourite. Former gold-mining district near Arahura. There are 3 related items to this topic. See all related items. Other. Photographic copy prints and newspaper …

Mining

The Regional Council now processes applications for land use consents to mine in the Westland District. Mining consent holders have a number of conditions they need to comply with including paying performance bonds and submitting work programmes. Template forms for cash bonds, surety bonds and mining work programmes are available here.

Summer on the Coast | West Coast NZ

Endless summer fun and discoveries! More uncrowded beaches than you can wave a stick at. Tranquil bush-shrouded lakes to fish, swim and kayak; cool tracks and trails to waterfalls, wildlife, underground wonders and breathtaking views. Absolute beachfront camping, sublime photo stops and zen moments in refreshing, untamed natural wilderness.

Thirteen plots of former gold-miner land go up for sale on the West Coast

There's mystery over who is eyeing up abandoned land in a former West Coast mining town. Thirteen plots of land have gone up for sale in Charleston, formerly used by goldminers in the 1860s. Underworld Adventures founding director Geoff Schurr, who built his business on a number of small abandoned sections more than 20 years …

The ultimate West Coast itinerary

Check out Lake Kaniere and the Dorothy Falls. With crystal clear water, the lake would be a perfect spot to cool off in the summertime. Pick up some luncheon sausage from the supermarket and head along to feed New Zealand eels in the wild! West Coast Scenic Waterways: Sunset Cruise.

Denniston Mine | Tohu Whenua

Once a leading coal mining town, Denniston sits high on the edge of a steep incline railway once described as the 8th wonder of the world. ... Waiuta was the location of the third biggest mine in New Zealand and the largest producer of gold on the West Coast. Its mines produced nearly 750,000 ounces of gold, which today would be worth $1.6 billion.

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November 24, 2023. On Wednesday the 22nd of November, RNZ's evening show The Detail broadcast an episode titled Striking gold hits obstacles that focused on mining in …

New mining venture a reality for West Coast | Beehive.govt.nz

The Government is backing a new venture to mine garnet on the West Coast with a $10 million loan from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced.

West Coast miners optimistic new Govt friendlier to sector

November 12, 2023. One mining sector representative is looking forward to a more "enabling and permissive" National-led Government. The mining sector in the West …

West Coast goldfields

This map of the West Coast goldfields shows that mining activity took place throughout the region.

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