Published 2 months ago • loading... • Updated 2 months agoShow Less IconWest Coast mine paused, 40 jobs lost Summary by Otago Daily TimesWMS this afternoon announced a "temporary operational pause" at its Nine Mile pilot plant. Photo: RNZ Westland Mineral Sands has confirmed its Okari mine near Westport will go into care and maintenance, with the loss of 40 jobs.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconOtago Daily TimesCenterFactualityOwnershipWest Coast mine paused, 40 jobs lostWMS this afternoon announced a "temporary operational pause" at its Nine Mile pilot plant. Photo: RNZ Westland Mineral Sands has confirmed its Okari mine near Westport will go into care and maintenance, with the loss of 40 jobs.2 months ago·Otago, New ZealandRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated2 months agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageOtago Daily Times broke the news in Otago, New Zealand 2 months ago on Friday, March 20, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsWestport Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsWestport Plus IconShow All