Taranaki seabed mining project clears first fast-track stage

Saturday 17 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 17 May 2025, 1:03pm

In this story Trans-Tasman Resources

Trans-Tasman Resources' application for its Taranaki VTM project has been accepted as complete, moving it to the next stage of the fast-track process. The proposal involves mining 50 million tonnes of the South Taranaki Bight seabed annually for 30 years. Opponents have raised concerns regarding potential threats to marine life.

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1. RNZSat 17 May 2025, 12:03pm

   Trans-Tasman Resources' Taranaki seabed mining project clears first phase of Fast-track process (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 17 May 2025, 12:57pm

   Opponents livid as seabed mine project clears fast-track hurdle (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 17 May 2025, 1:03pm

   Opponents livid as Taranaki seabed mining passes fast-track phase (opens in new tab)