The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has shut down a West Coast goldmining exploration venture. Photo / SuppliedThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has shut down a West Coast goldmining exploration venture. Four MBIE officials had turned up twice in one week and been "very aggressive", he said. And if they want me to have a mining permit, well they've had a year to process the application and so far -- nothing." An MBIE spokesman said Morrison's application for a mining permit was being evaluated but there was a backlog of applications.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2021 02:15 UTC