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WMS is building an intergenerational business for the West Coast and New Zealand. Our critical minerals are key components in technologies such as wind turbines and solar panels that advance the shift toward a sustainable future.

With decades of experience in business, mining and logistics, our team is focused on unlocking globally significant untapped resources underpinned by a commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

Who we are

Westland Mineral Sands Co.

Westland Mineral Sands holds licenses for around 20,000 hectares of sand dunes on privately owned, modified farmland that contain valuable mineral deposits on the West Coast of New Zealand.
We own the permits and resource consents, processing plants and mining equipment that enable us to directly market and sell our critical minerals to the world.
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West Coast Bulk Logistics

West Coast Bulk Logistics Ltd is responsible for the shipment of all WMSC product from plant to the end customer and provides third party bulk logistics for domestic trade in aggregates, construction materials, revetment rock and other coastal trades.
We are committed to the restoration of West Coast ports, which we believe is crucial to unlocking regional resources, enabling the movement of both outgoing and incoming cargo and better service the community in an emergency.
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OUR NEXT PROJECT

Mananui – Hokitika

WMS is seeking resource consent for a second mining project at Mananui, located 7km south of Hokitika, near State Highway 6. The project will focus on extracting titanium (ilmenite), garnet, and gold for export through the Port of Greymouth.

The proposed mining method focuses on extracting heavy minerals from shoreline sands within a specific area. The process begins by removing a thin layer of sandy topsoil (0.1-0.6 metres), which is saved for later use in restoring the land. A floating dredge is used to excavate the sands in a mine pond that moves progressively through the site.
The dredge operates along a 70-metre-wide path, primarily in a North-South direction. Once the ore is dredged, it is screened to remove larger particles and then sent as a slurry to a processing plant. After processing, the leftover sand (tailings) is pumped back into the mined area, gradually backfilled with processed sand, reshaped, and covered with topsoil to progressively rehabilitate the land.

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Our venture is grounded by four key factors which set us apart.

Removing logistical barriers

Our secure port facility and strong transport links make our business uniquely positioned to provide an intergenerational resource for the West Coast Region, enable regional transport resilience and offer nationwide transport and logistics partnerships.

Coast wide growth

We are keeping it simple, growing the company sustainably through three distinct phases. Our success is grounded in pragmatism, achievable milestones, strong local relationships and stakeholder support.

Careful
land use

Much of our mineral sands are under productive farmland. Working collaboratively and sustainably with landowners, local authorities and the West Coast community is imperative. We are committed to ensuring we leave the land with the same agricultural production as we found it.

Diversity in our sands

The richness and mineral diversity of West Coast sand make it a highly valued resource globally. The company is adopting a multi mineral approach – a focus on all valuable minerals contained, not just ilmenite, for increased revenue notably garnet and Rare Earth Elements (REE) which were considered waste by previous explorers.

The importance of our community

Our role as a pioneer of the mineral sands industry in New Zealand is made possible through the support of the community on the West Coast – the South Island region we are proud to call home.
We are taking everyone along with us on our growth journey with comprehensive public consultation on upcoming projects and continuous conversation with mana whenua, local councils and community groups.

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