Snowy River gold mine opens on West Coast with conservation concerns
A $400 million gold mine near Reefton has begun operating, but environmental groups warn it will disturb rare native plants.
Australian company Endura has established the Snowy River mine in the hills behind Reefton on New Zealand's West Coast after a $400 million development. The project is recruiting staff as it begins operations. However, the mine's location is raising conservation concerns, with reports that it will disturb the largest population of nationally critical plant species in the country.
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West Coast gold mine recruiting after $400m development
The gold in the hills behind Reefton is about to be mined again at the brand new Snowy River mine, established by Australian company Endura.