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<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Opening treasure trove comes at a cost

Pike River fire fully out - experts

The 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.

Blessing at police station after Pike River tragedy

Pike River staff will be cut - Whittall

Pike 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".

Pike River blaze recedes

Poetry tributes to Pike River victims sold on Trade Me

Pike River: Cooling operation underway

An 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.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Eventually someone will be held culpable

Pike River: GAG expert on way

An 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.

Solid Energy buys Pike River coal stockpile

Should coal mining continue in New Zealand?

Pike River updates the market

Mining sector confident of growth despite Pike River gloom

Fourth blast at Pike River mine

Another 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.

Pike River: Concerned miners debate their future

The Pike River blast has led some miners to discuss whether it is safe to remain in the industry.

<i>Leigh Hart:</i> Loss of innocence

Leigh Hart, aka That Guy, shares a very personal account of how mining disasters can affect families.