Tāiko Critical Minerals Ltd
Developing a world-class critical minerals resource on New Zealand’s West Coast.
Tāiko Critical Minerals Limited is developing the Barrytown Minerals Project, a significant mineral sands resource containing ilmenite, garnet, zircon, gold and critical minerals.
The Barrytown Minerals Project
Located on the Barrytown Flats north of Greymouth, the project will extract and process mineral sands for use in manufacturing, technology, renewable energy and other industries.
Recent Highlights
Granted Resource Consents for the Coates South Block
Given Listed Project status in the Fast Track Approvals Bill Legislation for Resource Consents for the Southern Resource Block
Completed test work to recover Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
Completed an extensive drilling campaign which revealed a substantial resource base supporting the 20 year-plus mine life
Granted resource consent for the Minerals Separation Plant at Rapahoe.
Secured a 30-year lease with Birchfield Coal Mines for the site on which to construct the MSP at Rapahoe
Been invited by Development West Coast to apply for funding
Established appropriate and compliant corporate financial and governance standards and reporting
Continuing strong local community, iwi, local and central government support
Mineral Separation Plant (MSP) Resource Consents
The Grey District Council (GDC) has granted Tāiko’s Resource Consents Application for the construction of an MSP on land leased from Birchfield Coal Mines Limited at Rapahoe on the outskirts of Greymouth. The site is adjacent to State Highway 6 (SH6) and allows for direct trucking access from the Barrytown Mine Site, and Kiwi Rail’s feeder rail line onto the main Midland Line. This will give direct rail access to east coast export ports of Lyttleton and Timaru.
Fast-Track Approvals Bill Resource Consents Application
Applications under the Government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill opened on 7 February 2025. Tāiko Critical Minerals Limited is finalising its application and has completed most of the technical reports required. We’re actively engaging with various agencies, councils, local iwi and the wider community to ensure their perspectives are included in the application.
The application covers the total southern area of TCM’s Mineral Lease from Canoe Creek to Fagans Creek and connects the already consented Coates South area. If granted this will provide an additional 20-year extension of mine life extension for the Barrytown Minerals Project.
Drilling Campaign
Tāiko has completed a test drilling campaign to provide additional mineral resource information to support the extended mine life required for the planned feasibility study. The drilling also enabled metallurgical test-work to be carried out to demonstrate that there is an extensive mineral resource consistent the project’s entire length.
Feasibility Study
Work continues on the various inputs for the financial model that provides the economic data for the feasibility study, and the economic criteria to enable the mineral resource to be converted to an ore reserve status.
A recent survey of the global market for the Barrytown Minerals Project ilmenite and garnet products shows continued growing demand and increasing prices.
Project Status
Project Progress
Resource Consents
A resource consent has been granted for mining within the consented area of the Barrytown Minerals Project.
Mineral Separation Plant
A resource consent has been granted for Tāiko’s proposed Mineral Separation Plant at Rapahoe.
Fast-track Application
Tāiko lodged its substantive Fast-track application for the Southern Block of the Barrytown Minerals Project in June 2026. The official Fast-track website provides the latest documents and updates as the application progresses.
Feasibility and Development
Technical, metallurgical and feasibility work continues as Tāiko progresses the project towards development.
Share Price
Tāiko Critical Minerals Limited | NZX: TCM
Why Barrytown?
A critical minerals resource with regional and national significance
Critical minerals
A high-grade mineral sands resource containing ilmenite, garnet, zircon, gold and other critical minerals.
Economic Opportunity
Supporting jobs, local procurement, exports and economic activity on the West Coast.
Environmental responsibility
Tāiko lodged its substantive Fast-track application for the Southern Block of the Barrytown Minerals Project in June 2026. The official Fast-track website provides the latest documents and updates as the application progresses.
Working responsibly on the West Coast
Tāiko is committed to developing the Barrytown Minerals Project in a way that protects the environment and maintains meaningful relationships with mana whenua, local communities and stakeholders.
Environment
Progressive land rehabilitation, water management, native planting and pest control.
Community
Ongoing engagement through consultation, community updates and Tāiko's Community Liaison Group.
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Work with Tāiko
Interested in employment or providing services to the Barrytown Minerals Project? Tāiko welcomes expressions of interest as project planning progresses.
“We’re committed to ensuring mana whenua and the West Coast community continue to have input into our ongoing operations, via the community liaison group we established.”
— Robert Brand, Tāiko Managing Director