The metal mined in New Zealand on Kawau Island was copper, in 1844.
Copper of course!!(Ps: u should ignore the ADVERTISEMENTS)
yuhp and it was the start of the gold rush in nz too
From various minerals and ores which are mined. Which metal depends on which mineral is mined.
When a metal has just been mined, it is usually referred to as "raw metal ore."
Coppermine Island was not mined because it is classed as a Protected Natural Area.
phosphates
Gold.
Coal, gold, limestone, road gravel, marble.
Coppermine Island is part of the Hen and Chicken Islands located off the northern coast of New Zealand. There are copper deposits on the island but they have not been mined. The attempts at mining the deposits proved to be unprofitable.
Lead
Gold.
Smithore