NEW ZEALAND

Dead bodies put off Pike River buyers

While a number of miners are interested in acquiring New Zealand's Pike River Coal mine, the possibility of strict safety measures and recovering dead miners has put off some investors.

31/01/2012

Mothballed coal mine to restart

Crusader Coal will restart Solid Energy's former Terrace mine in New Zealand.

30/01/2012

Pike River coal mine gas sensors covered in plastic bags; board claimed to be 'unaware of mine's dangers'

Pike River Coal's board says it would have acted if it knew of the rampant safety problems that affected the mine before it exploded, a Royal Inquiry has heard.

08/12/2011

Former Pike River CEO refuses to give evidence

The former head of Pike River Coal has declined to give evidence to the ongoing Royal Commission.

05/12/2011

Underground fire sees coal mine evacuation

An underground longwall fire has seen the evacuation of a New South Wales coal mine.

22/11/2011

Pike River coal charges laid

After nearly a year, charges have been laid over the Pike River Coal mine disaster.

11/11/2011

Apr 8

AusIMM New Zealand Branch 2011 Annual Conference

In 2011 the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM) is to have its annual conference in Queenstown, New Zealand.