New ZealandMining company fined after 7 tonne rockfall seriously injures workerThe digger driver still suffers from the head injuries caused in the slip, three years on.31 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Coal or sustainable energy? Business or the environment? Whanganui candidates state their viewsWhanganui electorate candidates on energy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe $2.1b prize: Waihi Gold gets permit for controversial projectThe underground mine is in an area home to the endangered Archey's Frog.06 Aug 06:07 PM
AgribusinessThe Road Ahead: What's really happening in the engine room of NZ tourismFrom Queenstown to Hokitika, Covid-19 has caused carnage.04 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesGold Rush: $1.7b vein at Waihi could mean 300 more jobsResource review should be good news for jobs in the town16 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandCompany wants to mine two million cubic metres of sand off Pakiri coastCompany wants to mine two million cubic metres of sand for Auckland's construction sector.14 May 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFuture of seabed mining hanging in the balanceMining company must decide how to proceed with project, opponents vow to fight on.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentCourt upholds decision to quash seabed mining applicationAppeal Court decision adds hurdles to future applications to mine the seabed.03 Apr 03:33 AM
CommoditiesCoronavirus sparks wild gold selling spreePeople are looking to offload their gold while the price is high.02 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandPike River recovery: 238m in, 2km to go, more money neededRecovery agency unsure how much longer operation can continue on current $36m funding.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Mother of Pike River victim says re-entry has cost too much"Let them rest in peace. They're not lost, we know where they are." - Marion Curtin.23 Jan 08:55 PM
EconomyMining boss was meant to be a saviour. Now he faces 270 counts of homicide.He was brought in to save the company, but then things went wrong.22 Jan 08:45 PM
CommoditiesWorld's most valuable precious metal leaves everything else in the dustThis metal has skyrocketed 31 per cent in the last month.13 Jan 09:15 PM
CommoditiesBillionaire mining magnate pledges $72m to Aussie bush fire recoveryWestern Australia mining magnate has outdone all the other donors thus far.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandComment: Australia – dangerous climate change is here with you nowExpert asks Australian politicians: How can you sleep when your beds are burning?06 Jan 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Disaster waiting to happen': White Island's deadly historyThe history of the White Island volcano has been marred with deadly incidents.15 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandWhite Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 daysEleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.11 Dec 10:10 PM
BDBDCommoditiesCompany representing NZ's richest family embroiled in Australian stoushSome shareholders voted against reappointment of two directors.26 Nov 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mining a poor solution for Oz strugglersWe say: With life on the planet in the balance, who on Earth would happily play mine host?09 Sep 05:00 PM
CommoditiesDiamonds a girl's (man-made) best friendHigh-tech firms are making enemies of miners.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Smith: Pike River Mine re-entry is politics over common senseComment: Best tribute to the 29 killed is to ensure workplace safety laws are respected.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than $500,000 of damage done to heavy machinery at West Cost mining siteThree big trucks, a fuel tanker, a loader and two or three diggers were smashed.21 Aug 11:10 PM
Environment'Gutted' by decision on regionA bid to protect the southern Coromandel's conservation land from mining has fallen flat.07 Aug 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher NiescheNiesche: Miner's green move breaks new groundCOMMENT: BHP Billiton is drawing a powerful line in sand for industry.28 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Green minister's muddy thinking risks wrecking economyCOMMENT: This is a Government obsessed with hating fossil fuels.03 Jul 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Baker: Let's talk about coal and climate changeCOMMENT: An empty seat at the table doesn't help the climate change debate.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesComment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protestCOMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPike River: What happens next?Dinghy Pattinson has broken down how the re-entry will play out.21 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Just incredible': First images inside the Pike River MineNo one has been back into the mine since November 2010 since the explosion.20 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Turning our taonga into pet foodCOMMENT: The scandal over Foulden Maar has reached critical mass.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's problems are a matter of constraintCOMMENT: From the success of Paris, Ardern gets back to some problematic ministers.17 May 05:00 PM
WorldMen lured to mines, killed by gang who claimed compo on their behalfGang members clubbed the men with an axe and stones as well as setting off explosions.07 May 03:38 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Mines are volatile placesCOMMENT: Human beings should never have seen the inside of that mine.02 May 05:00 PM
