Mining: The life blood of the West Coast’s economy

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Meet Peter Haddock, a Coast miner

When we talk about mining being the life blood of the Coast’s economy, we are not joking.

Peter Haddock works his own gold claim way up the top of Kapitea Creek. Peter started mining in 1983 and is considered an expert on alluvial gold operations.

We took the opportunity to gauge his thoughts on the place of mining on the Coast and catch him at work on his claim.

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