Outcome 2: Valued
The value and potential of our minerals are understood, the sector’s performance is known, and responsible practices are recognised.
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Minerals are the building blocks of modern-day society. The industry is also seen as a driver of regional regeneration and economic opportunity. But to truly understand the functions our minerals serve for modern living and for our economy, we need the full picture.
We will improve data accessibility on our minerals potential, production and use. This means collating and publishing the many but varied data sets and reports of New Zealand’s minerals. It also means improving information about our production across Crown and privately owned minerals. With a better information base we can model growth scenarios for the sector, to anticipate and forecast in advance and to understand any trade-offs.
We are transitioning to a clean energy future, underpinned by minerals. In light of this, better, publicly available data is needed to enable candid conversations about the role of minerals and minerals production in New Zealand.
New Zealand has a robust regulatory regime that proactively manages all aspects of minerals mining every step of the way. We will increase visibility of our minerals production and reserves, our responsible regulatory settings, and of sector practices.
This information will better support conversations on current practices and New Zealanders’ environmental and social expectations.
How will we know that we have met this outcome?
We’ll know that we have met this outcome when there is greater public understanding of our minerals, their potential and value, the regulatory system, and sector performance.
Objectives
- Improve data on New Zealand’s mineral resources, production and consumption.
- Increase public understanding of minerals and use, our robust regulatory regime, and sector performance.