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What critical minerals, if any, does Aotearoa produce that could be included as part of a potential critical minerals framework with the United States? and 1 other question

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 3143

    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    What critical minerals, if any, does Aotearoa produce that could be included as part of a potential critical minerals framework with the United States?

  • 3155

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What critical minerals, if any, does Aotearoa produce that could be included as part of a potential critical minerals framework with the United States?

    Original response/referral lodged:

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

New Zealand's Critical Minerals List was published in 2025. This list sets out the minerals currently produced in New Zealand and those with potential to be produced in New Zealand. It also shows which of these minerals appeared on the US Critical Minerals List at the time of publication. A Critical Minerals List for New Zealand: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2025-01/202501%20New%20Zealand%27s%20Critical%20Minerals%20List.pdf