September 19th, 2024

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Protesters rally against seabed mining outside the EPA hearing, opposing Trans Tasman Resources Ltd's renewed attempt to initiate seabed mining in the Taranaki Bight. The company aims to extract 50 million tonnes of sand annually over 30 years, with plans to return the majority to the sea in large sediment plumes after vanadium extraction. (Photo: Greenpeace Aotearoa)
Greenpeace New Zealand
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Taranaki seabed mining hearing captures global attention

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) hearing on Trans Tasman Resources' seabed mining proposal in Taranaki is drawing global attention, with the Australian company's plan...

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