BDBDEconomyLeave lignite in the ground, says environment commissionerState-owned coal miner Solid Energy's plans to turn low-grade Southland lignite coal deposits into massive new industries make no sense and the coal should remain in the ground, says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.08 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandPike River fire fully out - expertsThe fire which has been raging for days at the Pike River Coal mine is definitely out, say Australians brought in to operate the GAG jet unit which has been pumping carbon dioxide into the mine.08 Dec 05:13 AM
EmploymentPike River staff will be cut - WhittallPike River Coal will have to reduce its workforce when it is ready to re-establish operations, but CEO Peter Whittall says reports of possible receivership were "extremely premature".07 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandPike River: Cooling operation underwayAn operation has begun to extinguish the fire coming from the vent shaft of the Pike River mine and cool the surrounding concrete pad, using water pumped up from a nearby creek.05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandGAG unit to work through the weekendIt could take weeks for a GAG unit to put out a coal fire in the Pike River mine, police say.02 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandPike River: The day our lives changed forever"Our lives changed forever" when the Pike River Mine exploded, the mining company chief executive told mourners today.02 Dec 03:07 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> A tragedy that made us think of others2010 can only described as an annus calamitosus [disastrous year] for the New Zealand family.01 Dec 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Jesse Dykstra</i>: Reflections on coal miningIn the wake of the Pike River tragedy, PhD student Jesse Dykstra blogs on the mining industry and the associated risks30 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandPike River: GAG expert on wayAn Australian expert was arriving in Greymouth tonight to provide advice on the jet engine GAG operation at the ill-fated Pike River Coal mine, where it's "highly likely" part of a coal seam has caught fire.30 Nov 05:31 AM
New ZealandFourth blast at Pike River mineAnother explosion shortly before 2pm today damaged some of the infrastructure at Pike River mine, but a "gagging" operation is still on track to commence tomorrow.28 Nov 06:22 AM
New ZealandPike River: Concerned miners debate their futureThe Pike River blast has led some miners to discuss whether it is safe to remain in the industry.27 Nov 06:01 PM
Opinion<i>Leigh Hart:</i> Loss of innocenceLeigh Hart, aka That Guy, shares a very personal account of how mining disasters can affect families.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Questions part of the grieving processBroadcaster Maggie Barry, whose cousin Michael Monk was lost at the Pike River mine, understands when people asked counsellors "funny" questions.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Flame burns until men come homeAn NZ Mines Rescue member wants the public to understand what the rescue team members are going through.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: Heartbreak in a beautiful settingUp to 500 relatives and friends of the Pike River miners travelled to the mine today, which one mother described as "very healing".27 Nov 04:00 AM
