Santana Minerals to fast-track New Zealand project

Santana Minerals has welcomed the passage of the Fast-track Approvals Bill in New Zealand, which will provide a revised platform for the approval of significant development projects.

The bill, which was approved by Parliament on December 17, is expected to become law following royal assent.

Santana said it intends to lodge its application for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project as soon as possible after the government begins receiving applications for consent on February 7, 2025.