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26 August 2026

Fast-track application for Otago gold mine hits another snag

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Fast-track application for Otago gold mine hits another snag

The company behind a fast-tracked gold mine near Cromwell has hit pause on its application for a second time, pushing a final decision out to January.

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