The government has hinted at a "major" mining announcement next week, and the sector is welcoming a push for mining to play a bigger role in the country's economic growth. 

This comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defended the decision to expand mining, saying it needed to play a bigger role in the economy. 

CEO of Straterra inc. Josie Vidal joins the show to discuss what could be coming next week. 

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