Energy<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Breakthroughs shed new light on illuminationNew technology is lighting up cities and saving energy.12 Dec 04:30 PM
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
EconomySOE values wide of the mark, says Treasury unitSome top SOEs have been overvalued by their boards - with one worth just half its estimate, two new Treasury report say.08 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyRio Tinto bids to take over RiversdaleRio Tinto Group, the world's third-largest mining company, has made a A$3.5 billion ($4.53 billion) takeover proposal for Riversdale Mining, which is developing coal mines in Africa.06 Dec 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Lord Hunt:</i> China needs to wean itself off Old King CoalLord Hunt writes on the need to understand the Chinese policy on climate change.30 Nov 04:30 PM
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
New ZealandPike River: 'Can we do it differently?'Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn wants the mining industry to learn from past mistakes and has called for a royal inquiry.26 Nov 10:45 PM
EnergyPike River: 'Simple plan' beset by problemsThe riches of the Paparoa Range were enticing, but the cost of extracting them was greater than anyone imagined, writes Grant Bradley26 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financePike River chairman: Company insured for $100mAs the West Coast struggles with the emotional cost of the Pike River tragedy, chairman John Dow has reassured the community there is still a future for the mine and the company.26 Nov 02:15 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backupThe only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMine expert: No urgent rush to reach minersAn Australian mine expert says there is no urgent need to reach the trapped miners "at this point in time", backing the Pike River rescue approach.20 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand<i>Our View:</i> We watch and wait with CoastersWith luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.20 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandPike River Coal in the newsSince its announcement in 2005, the <i>Herald</i> has tracked the progress of the Pike River coal mine.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPike River expected methane gas emissionsMethane gas has long been identified as a potential problem for the Pike River Coal mine, as rescuers scramble to find up to 27 missing miners.19 Nov 08:23 AM
