Regional Development and Resources Minister's mine visits not publicised
Shane Jones visited two mines on Thursday without revealing it until afterwards - then had a private lunch with mining industry representatives.
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Shane Jones visited two mines on Thursday without revealing it until afterwards - then had a private lunch with mining industry representatives.
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