Miners Head Copper Mine Complex: Hauraki Gulf …
Copper was first discovered at Miners Head in 1841. The following year New Zealand's first mining operation – the Great Barrier Mining Company – was established, and work …
Far North Queensland copper mine set for recommissioning
Credit: AButyrin 22 via Shutterstock. Revolver Resources, a Queensland-based copper exploration company, is set to expedite the recommissioning of a high-grade copper mine in Far North Queensland. The initiative is bolstered by a A$1.3m ($850,928) contribution from the Queensland Critical Minerals and Battery Technology …
15 Must-do Highlights of New Zealand's East Coast on the South Island
15 reasons why the East Coast of the South Island NZ is worth visiting. Map of NZ South Island: East Coast highlights. 15 Must-do highlights on the East Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. Picton. Queen Charlotte Track. Blenheim. Ohau Point seal colony. Kaikoura. Cathedral Cliffs, Gore Bay.
Mining Heritage
Mining Heritage. The cliffs west of Bunmahon were mined for lead, silver and copper in the 18th Century. However the main phase of activity was the mid 19th century when the …
East Coast » Planit NZ Travel
The East Coast has something to offer beer enthusiasts as well. The Filter Room in Napier allows guests to sample local ales and ciders. Not to mention Gisborne, home of Gisborne Golde, is on the East Coast. The brewery is open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. offering free tasting and tours by appointment only.
New Zealand North Island Highlights
written by Intrepid Travel October 7, 2021. Head to the east coast of the North Island in New Zealand to discover some of the country's best yet lesser known towns and travel experiences. Get out on the water and surround yourself with the stunning scenery of the Bay of Islands, immerse yourself in Maori culture, or raise a glass to the ...
Copper mining in the United States
In 2017, the US produced 1.27 million metric tonnes of copper, worth $8 billion, making it the world's fourth largest copper producer, after Chile, China, and Peru. Copper was produced from 23 mines in the US. Top copper producing states in 2014 were (in descending order) Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, and Montana.
20 BEST Places to Visit on the North Island, NZ (2024 Guide!)
3. Hobbiton. If you're a Lord of the Rings fan, it's likely you've come to New Zealand specifically to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set. Located in the rural town of Matamata, getting to Hobbiton from Auckland is a 2.5-hour drive. Hobbiton is, without a doubt, one of the best things to do on the North Island of New Zealand.
Proponents see gleam of promise in North Island copper …
Proponents have stated the North Island Project could potentially be on the same scale as the Island Copper Mine that shut down in Port Hardy in 1993, employing …
Overview | Coast Copper Corp.
Overview. Coast Copper's exploration focus is the optioned Empire Mine property, located on northern Vancouver Island, BC, which covers three historical open pit mines and two past-producing underground mines that yielded iron, copper, gold and silver. Coast Copper's other properties include its owned Knob Hill NW Property located on ...
Minerals • Environment Guide
Mineral mining of New Zealand's EEZ seabed is an emerging industry. Trans Tasman Resources Limited marine consent application was the first EEZ seabed mining application to be processed. ... have been discovered on the Kermadec Ridge off the north-east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. ... nickel and copper; Crusts …
Pacific Coast Highway | Pure New Zealand
Explore the route. Explore seaside scenery along the east coast, taking you off the beaten track to some of the most beautiful beaches including Mount Maunganui - voted as New Zealand's best beach. Travelling from Auckland to Napier, you'll experience lakes, wildlife, vineyards and a tranquil lagoon.
Driving the North Island of New Zealand
3) Tongariro National Park – Driving the North Island of New Zealand. Typical Visit: 2 – 5 days. Drive from Putangirua Pinnacles: 5.5hrs, 378km (235 miles) Jake stands atop Mount Tongariro's Summit with Mount Ngauruhoe (left) and Mount Ruapehu (right) stretching out in the distance.
Northisle tables updated PEA on 22-year mine at North Island …
Over its lifetime, the mine would produce an average of 95.9 million lb. of copper, 99,900 gold oz., and 3 million lb. of molybdenum a year (155.9 million lb. of copper-equivalent) a year at all ...
Auckland to Wellington, East Coast Journey | Auckland, New Zealand
This 6-day East Coast journey is the beach lover's route from Auckland to Wellington, with a side of wineries. Menu ... North Island trips. Auckland to Wellington, East Coast Journey. 6 Days 1181 km. Highlights ... Palmerston North, New Zealand's largest provincial town is a good lunch stop. Many of the original 1920s and 1930s stores have ...
Coast Copper extends gold-copper zone, makes new discovery
One drill hole returned 0.69 g/t gold and 0.17% copper over 8.93 metres, including 9.05 g/t gold and 1.75% copper over 0.41 metre.
Northisle Copper and Gold still years away from opening …
Northisle Copper and Gold still years away from opening new mine. A map of where Northisle is currently exploring on the North Island. (Northisle Copper and …
Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island (Māori: Aotea) lies in the outer Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, 100 kilometres (62 mi) north-east of central Auckland.With an area of 285 square kilometres (110 sq mi) it is the sixth-largest island of New Zealand and fourth-largest in the main chain. Its highest point, Mount Hobson, is 627 metres (2,057 ft) above sea level. The …
Must-see attractions The East Coast, North Island
Gisborne. The town gardens are sitting pretty beside the Taruheru River – a beautiful spot for a picnic and a romp around the big playground. Wiggle through the NZ…. 1. 2. Discover the best attractions in The East Coast including Te Mata Peak, Daily Telegraph Building, and St Mary's Church.
North Island West Coast, East Coast, or middle?
The driving distance from Northland/Far North to Te Aroha is far more doable at the start of your NZ visit compared to your other plans. Visit the Coromandel as a day-trip while you are staying in Te Aroha on Day 8. Drive through Karangahake Gorge, up the eastern coast and return through Thames.
North Island New Zealand
New Zealand's main population lives in North Island New Zealand, centred around New Zealand's largest city, and main international gateway of Auckland, which is located here; as well as New Zealand's capital city of Wellington. In the 2006 census the North Island of New Zealand had a population of 3,059,420 or about 75% of New Zealand's total ...
History of minerals and coal
Gold rushes in the 1860s led to the migration of men to previously remote areas in Otago, the West Coast, and Coromandel. In 1870 when James Hector, the director of the New Zealand Geological Survey, described the minerals and mining industry in New Zealand, gold, silver, copper, lead and iron had all been discovered, and small-scale mining was ...
News | Coast Copper Corp.
Vancouver, BC – Coast Copper Corp. ("Coast Copper" or the "Company"; TSX-V: COCO) is pleased to report the results of its 10 core holes (1,483.7 meters (" m ")) drilled in the spring of 2022 on the optioned Empire Mine property (the " Property "), the completion of an underground survey of the Kingfisher iron ore (magnetite ...
Provenance of titanomagnetite in ironsands on the west coast …
Titanomagnetite ironsand occurs along the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand (Fig. 1), both onshore and offshore (Kear, 1965, Kear, 1979, Christie and Brathwaite, 1997, Carter, 1980). ... Assessment of toxic heavy metals concentrations in soils and wild and cultivated plant species in Limni abandoned copper mining site, Cyprus. …
North Island New Zealand Surf Forecast and Eyeball Surf …
Detailed North Island New Zealand surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in North Island New Zealand. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map.
Campbell Island, New Zealand
Campbell Island / Motu Ihupuku is an uninhabited subantarctic island of New Zealand, and the main island of the Campbell Island group.It covers 112.68 square kilometres (43.51 sq mi) of the group's 113.31 km 2 (43.75 sq mi), and is surrounded by numerous stacks, rocks and islets like Dent Island, Folly Island (or Folly Islands), Isle de Jeanette-Marie, and …
Must-see attractions North Island, New Zealand
Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes. A large chunk of the land around Cape Reinga is part of the Te Paki Recreation Reserves managed by DOC. It's public land with free access; leave the gates…. Discover the best attractions …
51 Best Things to Do on the North Island [2024]
4. Hike to the Pouakai Mirror Lakes. One of many ultra-scenic hikes on the North Island, the Pouakai Tarns Track ( Mangorei Track) journeys through verdant forest onto the tussock-covered hilltops and to a mirror lake …
See more... Coppermines
Take, for example, copper mining. Although copper is not common in New Zealand, mining attempts have occurred in a few places, most notably at Kawau Island. Opened …
Maharahara copper mine, Maharahara, Tararua …
Located 14.5km (9 miles) north of Woodville. The mine is one of a handful of locations in New Zealand to produce secondary copper specimens, although are uncommonly …
Auckland's West Coast Beaches | North Island | New Zealand
Karekare Beach. Karekare is one of Auckland's most magnificent beaches, its isolation adding to its stunning natural beauty. Part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Karekare was made famous by the Oscar-winning movie The Piano.The broad, firm beach is perfect for walking or running along the water's edge, and the picturesque Karekare …
Auckland to Wellington, East Coast Journey
This 6-day East Coast journey is the beach lover's route from Auckland to Wellington, with a side of wineries. Menu ... North Island trips. Auckland to Wellington, East Coast Journey. 6 Days 1181 km. Highlights ...
Mineral resources potential
There are approximately 1,000 mineral exploration and mining permits across the country including more than 20 permits for larger scale mining operations extracting coal, gold and aggregates. The vast majority of permits however are for smaller-sized operations. The Mineral Resources Guide introduces the major commercial minerals in New Zealand.
A guide to New Zealand's North Island regions
Hawke's Bay occupies prime real estate under big blue skies on the east coast of the North Island/Te Ika-a-Māui. Its two main urban centres of Napier/Ahuriri and Hastings lend the region its reputation as New …