A small West Coast town might be about to strike gold again.

Canadian mining company Rua Gold has discovered a 2.5 kilometre stretch of gold and other minerals at Auld Creek near Reefton - with plans announced to fast-track an underground mine.

The company aims to produce 60,000 ounces of gold annually by 2028.

Vice-president Simon Delander says they're also going after the antimony.

He explained that's a strategic mineral - and there's lots of interest in Japan and the US.

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A small West Coast town might be about to strike gold again.
Canadian mining company Rua Gold has discovered a 2.5 kilometre stretch of gold and other minerals at Auld Creek near Reefton - with plans announced to fast-track an underground mine.
The company aims to produce 60,000 ounces of gold annually by 2028.
Vice-president Simon Delander says they're also going after the antimony.
He explained that's a strategic mineral - and there's lots of interest in Japan and the US.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Simon Delander: Rua Gold vice-president on the company's plan to expand over the West Coast

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 May, 2026, we talk to a constitutional lawyer about the Waitangi Tribunal finding the Government breached treaty principles with education changes. 

B416 co-chair Cecilia Robinson tells us why she's still confident there'll be a social media ban on under-16s before the election. 

We hear from the controversial Dunedin City Councillor who's become known as "tapeface". 

And on the Sports Huddle, Lavina Good and Elliott Smith discuss whether Luke Metcalf's made a good move in going to the Dragons. 

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 May, 2026, we talk to a constitutional lawyer about the Waitangi Tribunal finding the Government breached treaty principles with education changes.&nbsp;
B416 co-chair Cecilia Robinson tells us why she's still confident there'll be a social media ban on under-16s before the election.&nbsp;
We hear from the controversial Dunedin City Councillor who's become known as "tapeface".&nbsp;
And on the Sports Huddle, Lavina Good and Elliott Smith discuss whether Luke Metcalf's made a good move in going to the Dragons.&nbsp;
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2026 

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The Wellington Phoenix Women's team might be the sports story of the year. 

They've gone from a wooden spoon team to making the grand final tomorrow, making them the first kiwi team to ever make the A League final. 

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The Wellington Phoenix Women's team might be the sports story of the year.&nbsp;
They've gone from a wooden spoon team to making the grand final tomorrow, making them the first kiwi team to ever make the A League final.&nbsp;
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CJ Bott: Phoenix Women's team through to final

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Maori Queen Te Arikini Kuini Nga Wai Hono I Te Po is in London visiting Buckingham Palace, where she met with King Charles and Prince William. 

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Maori Queen Te Arikini Kuini Nga Wai Hono I Te Po is in London visiting Buckingham Palace, where she met with King Charles and Prince William.&nbsp;
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Ata Te Kanawa: Maori Queen's nod to culture at meeting with royals

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Simon Delander: Rua Gold vice-president on the company's plan to expand over the West Coast

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