New Zealand is located among water resources. Despite such a variety of various resources, gas, gold, oil, silver and stone coal are produced more. In addition to these fossils, there are large reserves of clays, copper, chromium, zinc, mercury, but these resources are not used in industry and other sectors of economic development. Since 1997, jade has been mined, which is under the control of Maori. Such a connection is determined by the historical role in the culture of this people. Gold reserves in New Zealand-372 tons, but over time, gold mining does not gain powerful revolutions. Silver reserves-308 tons.
Also in the country, glandular sandstone is mined, which is often used in industry. According to statistical information, reserves of this resource are 874 million tons. Natural gas reserves are very high-68 billion. This resource has been mined since the 70s of the 20th century. Since that time, natural gas has been intensively used both in the domestic and on the foreign market. About 50 million is mined annually in the country.
Oil resources of oil resources are relatively small, but, despite high indicators, oil is actively used in industry. Production began in the 30s of the 20th century. Annually, oil production is 7 million. barrels.
