The NZ Minerals Industry Association has
continued to advance the interests of the minerals sector through leading the
establishment of a Minerals Industry Advisory Committee, and the preparation of
a technology strategy with funding assistance from the Foundation for Research,
Science and Technology. The current moves mirror those of more than 30 years ago
when a government initiative led to a resurgence of exploration through amending
the mining legislation, redirecting Government research priorities and tax
changes. The economic and political and commercial environment in 2001 is very
different from that of the 1960s and success of these new initiatives depends on the continuing
support and involvement of all sectors of the minerals industry, and building an
improved relationship with the Government and the
public.