New Zealand'Obvious' lack of safety measuresPike River coal boss Peter Whittall says his company has been vindicated by the Royal Commission into 29 miners deaths, but a spokesman for the families says it's obvious there was a lack of safety measures in place.22 Jul 02:10 AM
BDBDEnergyPike lawyer accuses Solid Energy boss of talking down mine priceThe gloves have come off for the first time in the Pike River commission of inquiry, with Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder taking "great offence" at suggestions he is trying to lower the mine's value prior to sale.12 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMine rival criticises Pike River safetyBlast shouldn't have happened in a modern mine, says Solid Energy chief.11 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyKeys says ETS in good shapePrime Minister John Key has defended New Zealand's emissions trading scheme amid criticism it is soft compared with a new Australian scheme.11 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldLife getting harder for many despite mining boomIf you're in the right place and the right job Australia is still the lucky country ... but for many struggle street is just around the corner.24 Jun 05:30 PM
Commodities51 minute delay to raise alarm after blast - contractorsThe Pike River Coal mine company took 51 minutes to contact emergency services....22 Jun 07:41 PM
New Zealand'I've done nothing wrong' - Pike River managers get lawyersFormer Pike River Coal managers have hired top defence lawyers to protect them against...16 May 09:41 PM
EnergySolid Energy says mine shut down five months agoState-owned Solid Energy says it has lost at least $30m after operations at its underground Spring Creek mine were suspended five months ago due to safety concerns.02 May 09:00 PM
