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
TravelWest Coast: Digging into the past on the wild West CoastA new venture in Denniston allows visitors to step back 100 years to experience life in the coal mines, complete with ghostly visions and echoes of another era, writes Jim Eagles.29 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMayor slams Pike River authoritiesTony Kokshoorn says authorities involved in the Pike River mine disaster have failed to communicate "from day one".28 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandPolice: Pike River body fully clothedPolice last night told families of the Pike River mine victims that there was a possibility rescuers had identified a body in the mine. There was also evidence that rescue boxes in the mine had been opened.27 Apr 10:35 PM
CommoditiesGovt to contribute $3.5m for Greymouth events centreThe centre will be named the West Coast Memorial Events Centre in memory of the Pike River and other mine disaster victims.18 Apr 05:07 AM
Small BusinessMore redundancies at Pike RiverA third of the remaining employees at Pike River Mine on the West Coast are set to lose their jobs.14 Apr 06:27 AM
CommoditiesGovt turns down Pike River requestThe Prime Minister says it's "disappointing" the Pike River Coal receivers have asked the Government for aid and that it is unlikely to pay their legal bill during the Royal Commission of Inquiry.06 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandPike River Coal to offer limited helpCash-strapped company Pike River Coal Ltd says it can only afford a limited role in the Royal Commission of Inquiry.05 Apr 05:25 AM
CommoditiesLabour Dept asks for more time to make Pike River decisionLabour Department investigators are asking for more time to decide whether to prosecute over the fatal Pike River Mine explosions.04 Apr 01:30 AM
