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Did the estimated $800 million in company tax figure associated with the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project come from Santana Minerals' own scoping study, or from a Government analysis?

Answered Question 17246 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did the estimated $800 million in company tax figure associated with the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project come from Santana Minerals' own scoping study, or from a Government analysis?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The figure did not derive from government analysis.