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The West Coast contains New Zealand’s largest and most important conservation estates. In fact 87% of the West Coast’s land area is conservation estate that includes some of New Zealand’s most intact wilderness areas, and a great diversity of ‘mountainsto-the-sea’ ecosystems.
Operating within this natural wonderland, are a wide range of large and small scale mining operations. Their existence alongside New Zealand’s most precious wilderness ecosystems, plus factors such as the steep terrain, high energy rivers, and, in places, sulphidic country rock create environmental challenges equal to anywhere.
Balancing performance objectives for water quality, air quality, noise, acid rock drainage, ecosystem and species protection with mining operations demands modern techniques and operating standards that need constant improvement to meet increasingly demanding customer and public relations criteria. Much has been learned and much remains to be learned, through an intelligent mix of engineering, science, experience and innovation. If you want to be part of a challenging mix of nvironmental stewardship and profitable mining there is no better learning ground in the world than the West Coast. |
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