Santana Minerals seeks faster decision on Central Otago gold mine application

Friday 19 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 4:58pm

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Australian company Santana Minerals is requesting a 30-working-day timeline for its fast-track application to develop a gold mine near Cromwell. The company is seeking consent for a deposit valued at $4.4 billion, following suggestions from officials that a decision might not arrive until next September.

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1. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 3:23pm

   Australian company Santana Minerals push for quicker decision on its fast-track application (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Dec 2025, 4:58pm

   'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent (opens in new tab)