The purpose of this Act is to promote prospecting for, exploration for, and mining of Crown owned minerals for the benefit of New Zealand. You will find that this Act helps with the efficient allocation of rights to prospect for, explore for, and mine Crown owned minerals. It also helps with the effective management and regulation of the exercise of those rights. This Act makes sure that activities are carried out in accordance with good industry practice. It ensures a fair financial return to the Crown for its minerals. The Act provides for the efficient allocation of rights and the effective management of the exercise of those rights. The Act aims to benefit New Zealand by promoting the mining of Crown owned minerals. You can find more information about the amendments to this Act in section 6 of the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 and section 4 of the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025.
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