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West Coast Minerals Strategy open for comment

2 November 2015

West Coast Minerals Strategy open for comment

The public is being asked for input into a West Coast Minerals Strategy that aims to increase investment into the minerals sector, while setting out the expectations of what doing business in the region entails.

The West Coast Minerals Strategy has been initiated by the Mayors of the Buller, Grey and Westland Districts, and the Chairs of the West Coast Regional Council and Development West Coast. It is an initiative originating from the West Coast Economic Development Plan, which envisions a diverse economy providing a sustainable and independent future for the residents of the West Coast.

DWC Chairman John Sturgeon says the Strategy provides a voice for West Coast communities and he encourages the public to have their say.

“We want the public to tell us how they see the minerals industry on the West Coast moving forward. The Strategy is intended to provide a message to potential investors, welcoming them, and also being up front about our expectations in terms of the environment and a fair return to our communities,” he says.

Mr Sturgeon says the Mayors and Chairs believe the West Coast can reverse recent job losses by diversifying the types of minerals extracted and being up front with potential investors about what the West Coast wants from its minerals extractive sector into the future.

“Together we want to adopt a philosophy of red carpet, not red tape, to assist businesses to quickly and efficiently gain the necessary consents and permits required. We also want to work with investors who have a demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment and working with local communities,” says Mr Sturgeon.

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Copies of the West Coast Minerals Strategy, and feedback forms, are available at public libraries in Westport, Reefton, Greymouth and Hokitika. The Strategy is also available online at http://mineralsstrategy.wix.com/westcoast

Public comments must be received no later than 5.00pm on Friday 11 December 2015. Feedback forms may be delivered directly to DWC at their office: 1st floor, Brunner House, 54 Tainui Street, Greymouth; posted to PO Box 451, Greymouth 7840; or emailed to info@dwc.org.nz with ‘Minerals Strategy’ in the subject line.

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