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The Minerals Council says New Zealand should open up to more mining, arguing it can be done responsibly.
New Zealand is in talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals, as Donald Trump seeks to reduce America's reliance on China for material it sees as pivotal for tech innovation and national security.
While no decisions have been made, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed officials are working through analysis, targeted consultation and providing advice to relevant ministers.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dismissed the reporting of these talks as "speculative and hypothetical" on Morning
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