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<i>Grant Bradley</i>: Miners inhabit a deep, dark, dank world
The Herald's energy reporter, who has visited Pike River, reflects on the project's delays, and now disaster.
Mine emergency: 'Our thoughts are with them'
Cabinet ministers were last night travelling to the Pike River Mine, as the Government offered assistance in the rescue of the trapped miners.
Trapped miners rescue bid likely later today
Concerns over air quality are delaying the start of a rescue attempt to find 27 men trapped after an explosion at a West Coast mine this afternoon.
Rescue team yet to enter West Coast mine
A rescue team preparing to search for 27 men trapped inside a collapsed West Coast mine are still assessing the safety of conditions inside the mine.
Pike River expected methane gas emissions
Methane gas has long been identified as a potential problem for the Pike River Coal mine, as rescuers scramble to find up to 27 missing miners.
Your messages of support for the Pike River miners
Send your messages of support to the families and friends of the trapped West Coast miners.
NZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollution
A local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.
Genesis Energy beats forecast with $69m profit
State owned energy company Genesis Energy has reported a better than forecast net profit after tax for the year of $69 million.
Pike River Coal reports $39m loss
Pike River Coal has reported an annual net loss of $39 million and will not be paying any dividend.
Govt backs down on mining - reports
The Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.