He's the Prince of the Provinces (and the Minister of Digging it up and Damming it up) and he was in Blackball on the West Coast yesterday launching a nationwide Mineral Bonanza to double mining exports to $2 billion over the next decade. Fair to say the Greens and Labour were in his sights. But can we say no lizards and skinks were harmed in the making of this interview?

<p>He's the Prince of the Provinces (and the Minister of Digging it up and Damming it up) and he was in Blackball on the West Coast yesterday launching a nationwide Mineral Bonanza to double mining exports to $2 billion over the next decade. Fair to say the Greens and Labour were in his sights. But can we say no lizards and skinks were harmed in the making of this interview?</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

<p>Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.</p>

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