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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.
Govt conservation mining decision due today
Cabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.
Australia drops mining tax
A compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.
NZX backs partial privatisation call
The chairman of the NZX says state owned enterprises should be partially privatised and a compulsory super scheme introduced.
Pilot project to burn NZ coal underground
Solid Energy says that gas produced from burning coal deep underground in Waikato will help boost our energy security.