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Who does the Minister believe should pay for the ongoing management and mitigation of any tailings storage facility associated with Matakanui Gold Ltd's mining projects, after their 30-year mining permit expires?

Answered Question 18047 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Who does the Minister believe should pay for the ongoing management and mitigation of any tailings storage facility associated with Matakanui Gold Ltd's mining projects, after their 30-year mining permit expires?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The party who is legally responsible for any tailings storage facility should bear responsibility for its ongoing management and mitigation.