This is the Golden Cross mine three years after mining ceased and following restoration of the landscape. Modern mining operations are tightly regulated, and restoration is a requirement of mining licences. Companies must pay bonds when mining begins to ensure that restoration is carried out whether the mine proves to be successful or not.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
New Zealand Minerals Industry Association
by Mark Samson
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