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Rua Gold given green light to apply for fast-track consent for Reefton mine

Rua Gold's Auld Creek Project has been cleared to seek fast-track resource consent for its goldfield development.

Skinny McBuntu

Rua Gold's Auld Creek Project in the Reefton goldfield has received approval to apply for consent under the fast-track process. The company plans to submit its fast-track application in the fourth quarter of 2026. If successful, the project would be fully permitted by mid-2027, enabling early works to begin.

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Rua Gold cleared to apply for fast-track consent for Reefton mine

Rua Gold's Auld Creek Project in the Reefton goldfield has the go-ahead to apply for consent under the fast-track process. The company stated it was still on track to submit its fast-track application in the fourth quarter of 2026. If…

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NZ Herald

Rua Gold advances Auld Creek project in Reefton Goldfield

Rua Gold plans to submit its Fast-track application in the fourth quarter.

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