Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040

Country / jurisdiction: New Zealand · Year: 2025 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

The Strategy outlines New Zealand’s plan to develop its minerals sector though to 2040, with the overarching goal of doubling the value of New Zealand’s mineral exports to USD 3 billion by 2035.

The Strategy is anchored by two guiding principles:

Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Mineral development must honour Treaty settlements and commitments, recognise iwi and hapū rights and interests, and support their participation in resource management and economic opportunities.

Responsible Development: Minerals production must protect the environment, ensure worker health and safety, and consider impacts on regional communities, including strong rehabilitation and risk‑mitigation standards.

The Strategy sets out three desired outcomes:

Productive:  A more efficient regulatory system, increased innovation, investment attraction, and undertaking domestic processing prior to export, supporting sector growth and national prosperity.

Valued:  Improved public understanding of mineral resources and sector performance, supported by better data on mineral potential, production and use.

Resilient:  Development of critical minerals and strengthened international partnerships to reduce supply chain risks for New Zealand and its trading partners.

Official source: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/assets/a-minerals-strategy-for-new-zealand-to-2040.pdf