Pike River Coal has reported an annual net loss of $39 million and will not be paying any dividend.

The Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.

Cabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.

A compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.

The chairman of the NZX says state owned enterprises should be partially privatised and a compulsory super scheme introduced.

Solid Energy says that gas produced from burning coal deep underground in Waikato will help boost our energy security.

The Government's draconian plans for our National Parks seem like something from another age, out of step with the rest of the world.

NZ should be prepared for international criticism for its plan to open conservation land to mining, a tourism expert says.

Business leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.