Hardie Pacific is the largest shareholder in Westland Mineral Sands (WMS), which holds permits across Westland, New Zealand containing a world‑class heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) resource distinguished by both high grade and significant volume. These deposits host valuable critical minerals including ilmenite, garnet, zircon, and monazite—minerals essential to advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy technologies, and industrial applications.
WMS has reopened and fully refurbished both the Buller River Port in Westport and the Grey River Port in Greymouth, enabling efficient bulk export of HMC to international markets. Operations are supported by a 24‑hour Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP), which is now producing and exporting HMC on a regular schedule.
The company continues to scale rapidly. Following the granting of the Mananui resource consent, WMS is advancing the construction of its second processing plant—an expansion described as a model of sustainable mining. The Mananui project will focus on ilmenite, garnet, and gold, with export routed through the upgraded Greymouth Port facilities.
WMS operates approximately 20,000 hectares of licensed mineral‑sand deposits across privately owned farmland. Through low‑impact surface mining methods, gravity‑based separation (with no chemicals used), and strict rehabilitation practices, WMS is emerging as a key contributor to New Zealand’s growing critical‑minerals sector and an important partner in strengthening global supply chains.
Papahaua Resources Limited, in which Hardie interests hold a 50% stake, manages a 459‑hectare exploration permit located approximately 20 kilometres north of Westport. This permit covers a prospective geological setting characterised by alluvial hard rock and alluvial diorites, originating from the Britannia pluton—an important intrusive body known for hosting mineralised systems in the region.
Extensive early‑stage geological assessment has identified an initial exploration target of 232,000 m² of in‑situ hard rock and alluvial diorite within the permitted area. This work supports the potential for future development opportunities as further mapping, sampling, and evaluation continue to refine the resource model and confirm the extent of the mineralised zones.
Cooper Drilling Limited, in which Hardie interests hold a 50% share, continues active production within its designated mining‑licence area. The company supplies armour rock and aggregate to local markets, supporting regional infrastructure, construction activity, and long‑term development across the West Coast
We operate at the intersection of geology, long‑term stewardship, and rising global demand — developing the mineral and energy foundations that will support future supply for industries reliant on advanced materials, permanent‑magnet technologies, emerging energy systems, and low‑carbon pathways.
As governments and industries prioritise secure and transparent supply chains, new producers with strong geological foundations and strategic alignment are becoming increasingly important. Hardie Pacific’s regional footprint, combined with favourable geology and rising demand from advanced industries, positions its assets within a broader global shift toward resilient, future-focused supply.