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26 August 2026

Minerals permit backlog cleared

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Minerals permit backlog cleared

A backlog of historical minerals permit applications has been cleared, delivering on the Government’s commitment to a more efficient permitting system that provides greater certainty for the minerals sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.

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