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Minerals mined in New Zealand are found in the food we eat, the water we drink, and throughout our home and work environments - paper, carpet, and toothbrushes all contain minerals.
The minerals industry exists because it produces raw materials that are in demand:
- precious and non-precious metals (gold, silver, and ironsand).
- rock for road making, building, and construction.
- non-metallic minerals for industry and agriculture.
- coal as an energy source.
Everything we use is either mined or grown.
[what are minerals?]
[why we need minerals & mining]
[what mining means to people]
[points to ponder]
[an age-old battle]
[a matter of balance]
[uses of minerals in New Zealand]
[mining & the Coat of Arms]
[New Zealand mineral production]
[you can't build a house …]
[materials in a typical family car]
[introduction]
[mineral exploration in New Zealand]
[mining & other land uses]
[history of mining in New Zealand]
[mining legislation: permits & access]
[environmental controls: the RMA]
[taxation & royalties]
[site map]
[overview]
[about NZMIA]
[minerals industry in New Zealand]
[resources for schools]
[research & development]
[mineral moments]
[what's new?]
[downloads]
[links to other sites]