New government plan aims for $3 billion in mining exports by 2035

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Three billion dollars - that's the amount the government said New Zealand could reap from mining sector exports by 2035 if its strategy pays off. The plan, annouced today by Resources Minister Shane Jones, involves more mining, including of gold and coal, and forcing banks to finance fossil fuel expansion. But environmental groups are concerned the country won't meet its climate obligations and New Zealanders will be left with the clean-up bill. Amy Williams filed this report.