Terra Firma Mining Ltd

19/10/2026

Terra Firma’s plans to reopen Spring Creek Mine continue to be a major point of discussion for regional growth, especially following events like the Minerals West Coast Forum.

Recently, some of the Terra Firma team had the opportunity to visit the Spring Creek site and see the substantial surface infrastructure still in place and the real potential of recommencing mining operations for the benefit of the West Coast region and New Zealand's wider economy.

Terra Firma's Spring Creek project targets coal extraction for specialised markets. This includes production of silicon which is a critical raw material required in electronics manufacturing and technologies like solar panels.

19/10/2026

It was great to attend the Minerals West Coast Forum in Shantytown earlier this month and connect with others across the West Coast minerals sector. Terra Firma Mining Ltd was well represented with a team from both our North and South Island operations.

2027 is shaping up to be an important year for Terra Firma, with our Spring Creek and Rua Gold - Reefton Operations Auld Creek projects continuing to progress. These projects represent exciting opportunities for the future of the West Coast and its mining industry.

Thank you to Development West Coast and organisers John Crawley, Brett Cummings and Bernie Napp for bringing the industry together for valuable discussion and connection and another successful forum.

Left to right: Max Roberts, Lincoln Smith, Eric Brooks, Matt Tregoweth, Chris Baker, Alex Mayhead, Ryan Fleming.

17/09/2026

New Zealand’s energy transition will require more minerals, not less. Terra Firma Mining Ltd managing director Lincoln Smith explains why mining remains essential to solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles and modern infrastructure, while highlighting the industry’s potential to operate sustainably and with a low environmental footprint.

From underground mining and tunnelling to mine development and ownership, Terra Firma Mining is building an end-to-end capability across diverse mineral projects.

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14/09/2026

Terra Firma Mining Ltd features in the September edition of Business North Magazine with Managing Director Lincoln Smith discussing the future of mining.

https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-north-september-26/44/

01/09/2026

There was strong interest in the future of mining at Development West Coast's Mining Information Session in Greymouth last night.

Terra Firma Mining Ltd joined the Rua Gold - Reefton Operations team, engaging with members of the public, discussing growth in the mining industry, and answering questions about Auld Creek Mine and upcoming employment opportunities.

It was encouraging to see the level of interest in what future mining projects could bring to the region—from skilled employment and training through to opportunities for local businesses and the wider supply chain.

The Spring Creek project is an important part of our commitment to the region and to maintaining and developing the skills, experience, and capability that underpin New Zealand’s underground mining industry.

Having these conversations is an important part of building understanding around mining and ensuring that people in the West Coast community are aware of pathways into the industry.

Thank you to Development West Coast and the Ministry of Social Development NZ (MSD) for hosting the session and bringing together industry, training organisations, and the local community, and to Tania Gibson for Grey District Mayor, who continues to support and advocate for the industry.

31/08/2026

29/08/2026

It was great to have members of the Terra Firma team attend the AusIMM New Zealand Branch Conference in Rotorua over the past three days.

Our Technical & Projects Manager, Alex Mayhead, presented a paper on our Spring Creek project, which was very well received. The presentation highlighted the detailed design, mine layout and geological model underpinning the project, showcasing the depth of technical work that has gone into its development.

Our Managing Director, Lincoln Smith, also attended the conference and was recently recognised as a Fellow of the AusIMM — in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the mining industry.

A great few days of technical discussion, knowledge sharing and connecting with others across the industry. Thanks to AusIMM and everyone involved in putting together a valuable conference.

Photo: Max Roberts, Lincoln Smith Alex Mayhead, Matt Tregoweth

19/08/2026

📢 WEST COAST MINING INFORMATION EVENING

Terra Firma Mining Ltd will be joining Rua Gold - Reefton Operations at Development West Coast's upcoming West Coast Mining Information Session. If you are interested in the mining industry and keen to explore local career opportunities, upcoming projects and operations, please join us.

🔹 DATE: Monday 31 August 2026
🔹 TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
🔹 VENUE: Byte Digital Hub, 1A Guinness Street, Greymouth

01/08/2026

There's no substitute for getting underground and seeing equipment perform in real mining conditions.

Our Managing Director, Lincoln Smith, and Engineering Manager, Matt Tregoweth, have just completed a productive tour across New South Wales, evaluating underground coal and hard rock mining equipment for potential deployment in New Zealand.

The visit focused on assessing:
• Continuous miners and haulage systems for our underground coal projects.
• Electrical recoding and upgrade opportunities to support our operations.
• Narrow vein loaders for our hard rock mining projects with Simon Delander

While Australia and New Zealand share many similarities, our underground mining environments often present very different challenges. The geological conditions, mining methods, and operational requirements in New Zealand mean that off-the-shelf Australian equipment is rarely a direct fit. A key focus of the trip was identifying where proven equipment platforms can be adapted and engineered to meet the unique demands of New Zealand's underground coal and hard rock operations.

A big thank you to Scott Vella and the team at Phoenix Underground, and Chris Hamilton and the team at Hill End Mine, for their hospitality, technical insights, and the opportunity to see some equipment operating in the field. These discussions are invaluable as we work with our partners to develop solutions that are fit for purpose rather than simply fit from the factory.

We look forward to applying the knowledge gained from this visit to deliver safe, reliable, and productive equipment tailored to the unique conditions of New Zealand mining.

Thanks Jacob Bellamy, Jacob Martin, Graeme Goodfellow, Wade Tsakissiris for your time.

23/07/2026

Alex Mayhead and Max Roberts have been carrying out site investigations for the Rua Gold - Reefton Operations processing plant.

Their work has involved collecting ground condition data to support the engineering design and planning for the project as it moves forward.

Safety has been a key focus throughout the work. Alex and Max have worked closely with the project team to make sure the right safety processes are followed, including pre-start meetings, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and regularly reviewing site conditions before work begins.

Having experienced people on site means good-quality information is collected, risks can be identified early, and project decisions are based on accurate site data.

Thanks to Alex and Max for their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to delivering safe, high-quality results for the Rua Gold processing plant project.