18047 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Finance

Written Question

Published date: 14 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18047 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Finance
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	10 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18047_2026
Document guid:	0b828a57-5377-497c-baf5-fccae7ca8f1c

18047 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Finance: Who does the Minister believe should pay for the ongoing management and mitigation of any tailings storage facility associated with Matakanui Gold Ltd's mining projects, after their 30-year mining permit expires?

Hon Nicola Willis: The party who is legally responsible for any tailings storage facility should bear responsibility for its ongoing management and mitigation.