New Zealand Minister Defends Mining Push, Brushing Aside Environmental Concerns

New Zealand Minister Defends Mining Push, Brushing Aside Environmental Concerns

New Zealand’s Minister for Resources, Shane Jones, has rejected the environmental concerns surrounding his ambitious mining expansion plan, dismissing critics who warn of its impact on the country’s unique ecosystem. In an interview with The Guardian, Jones, a member of the populist New Zealand First party, said he would not be “guilt-tripped” by those who highlight the potential environmental damage. Jones is spearheading an effort to double Ne…

New Zealand will not be ‘guilt-tripped’ over environment, resources minister says

Shane Jones is unapologetic about his plan to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade despite criticism over potential environmental impacts New Zealand’s minister for resources, Shane Jones, said he will not be guilt-tripped by “apocalyptic images” of mining and its effects on the…