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Pike River: World rescue experts shocked at scale of tragedy
International experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.
International experts say they are shocked a mining disaster the magnitude of the Pike River tragedy occurred in a modern mine.
Mines Rescue workers who wanted to save 29 men trapped underground in the Pike River coal mine remain united in their desire to get their brothers back, their leader says.
A large jet engine which stabilises gases may be used to quench the fire in the Pike River coal mine so that rescuers can safely recover the bodies of 29 men inside.
Police Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.
While refusing to focus on the Pike River mine's future today, CEO Peter Whittall did reveal it's future worth.
Pike River Coal says all its staff are being kept on full pay, with some being reassigned to jobs including helping out at the mine site
Pike River Coal says work on evaluating the impact on its West Coast mine of Friday's explosion is "down the line", as it focuses for now on finding the 29 men unaccounted for.
The day before he went down the mine for the first time, Joseph Dunbar turned 17.
The family of Aussie miner Willy Joynson is clinging to hope the father of two is still alive.
Rescuers are racing to reach 28 men trapped in a coal mine in southern China.
Missing miner Stuart Mudge loves the industry for the hard work and mateship it provides.
Rescue workers, who have one of their own trapped in the Pike River coal mine, hope a hole being drilled in the mine tonight will reveal air samples allowing them to enter the mine.