Minerals sector aims for bright 2012
The oil and gas sector’s strengthened representation will help promote the resource sector’s potential contribution to New Zealand, Straterra says.
IPENZ report adds rigour to debate on resources
The Institute of Professional Engineers has produced a report that promotes mature and well-informed debate on minerals and energy in New Zealand, Straterra says.
Report gives green light to fracking
Taranaki Regional Council’s report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) provides a sensible approach to regulating this technology for increasing gas production, Straterra says.
Call for calm on fracking
New Zealanders concerned about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in oil and gas development are urged to consider the issues carefully before leaping to conclusions, Straterra says.
Care needed with ETS review report
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme review report is unjustifiably optimistic on the global climate change response, and the Government is urged to get its own facts before reaching any decisions, Straterra says.
Coal and petroleum key part of NZ's energy future
The Government's energy strategy charts the right path for New Zealand, Straterra says.
Govt has rock solid proposals for EEZ
Proposed environmental effects legislation for New Zealand's wider marine jurisdiction will provide much-needed certainty for the development of ocean resources, Straterra says.
Straterra strengthens board to position mining sector for green growth
Resource sector representative body Straterra has added two new members to its board of directors, Cam Wylie and Simon Henderson.