New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Company calls mining seabed mining proposal a significant opportunity for NZTrans-Tasman Resources gave evidence today at the hearing which will determine whether or not they will get marine consents to mine iron ore off the coast of South Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Feb 06:28 AM
BDBDCommoditiesSecond bid for ocean floor mining opposedFisheries groups have teamed up to oppose Trans Tasman Resources' second bid to mine iron sands from the ocean floor in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.16 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hearing on Taranaki seabed mining proposal opensTrans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.16 Feb 09:43 AM
BDBDCompaniesSkellerup posts 7.5pc drop in profitSkellerup Holdings' first-half profit fell 7.5 per cent due to weaker sales to the mining sector in Australia and higher finance costs for a new factory in Christchurch.15 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandPM: Pike River mine will not be sealedPike River families say a commitment to leave the coal mine unsealed and inspect it with drone technology falls short of their requests, but is still "very positive".15 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandPike River families meeting PMPike River families are meeting with Prime Minister Bill English for the first time this afternoon.15 Feb 03:16 AM
BDBDCommoditiesSecond attempt at iron sand mining permitTrans Tasman Resource will try again in hearings starting this week to get permission to mine iron sands from the ocean floor in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.14 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandPike River sealing deadline pushed outThe daily picket by mine families and supporters has resulted in West Coast contractors refusing to do the sealing work.09 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandEmotional silent protest at Pike RiverTwenty-nine figures stood in silence on the Pike River Mine access road this morning - each decked out in overalls, work boots, miner's helmets and the name tags of the 29 men who died in the 2010 mine disaster.08 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandPM to meet Pike River Mine familiesPike River Mine families have been granted a meeting with PM Bill English, on February 15, as Parliamentary committee considers sealing of mine.07 Feb 01:49 AM
CommoditiesSolid Energy closes Spring Creek MineSolid Energy has announced the closure of the Spring Creek Mine after failing to find a buyer.03 Feb 01:48 AM
BDBDCommoditiesSolid Energy to close Spring Creek mineSolid Energy will shut and seal the Spring Creek mine after failing to find a buyer for the shuttered Dunollie operation on the West Coast.02 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandWestland council transfers mining duties to West Coast Regional CouncilThe Westland District Council has transferred its mining consents and compliance monitoring duties to the West Coast Regional Council.27 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandStrongman widows, children visit mineAbout 250 people were bused up the hillside to the Strongman Mine site on Saturday for a poignant ceremony to commemorate the tragedy there 50 years ago.23 Jan 02:35 AM
EnergyTodd Corporation's $6b iron ore projectTodd Corporation has won backing from the Western Australia government for a $6 billion iron ore mining and transport project.23 Jan 01:05 AM
PoliticsEditorial: No one held to account for Pike RiverTHE emotion generated by dramatic and traumatic loss of life is a potent force. It can defy logic, it can prompt irrational acts19 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandBell tolls 19 times for Strongman victimsMore than 200 people gathered this morning for a minute's silence 50 years on from the Strongman Mine disaster.19 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandLittle proposes new solution for Pike RiverLabour leader Andrew Little is proposing a new solution to recover bodies in the Pike River coal mine.18 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandFuneral director tells of Strongman disasterGreymouth funeral director Laurie Anisy was a trainee and just two weeks shy of his 17th birthday when he got word there had been an explosion at the Strongman Mine.18 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandFire in the hole: grim tales from rescuersStrongman mine disaster happened 50 years ago next week. Paul McBride catches up with the five surviving members of the Mines Rescue teams.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinute's silence to mark Strongman disasterA minute's silence will be observed in Greymouth on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Strongman Mine disaster which claimed 19 lives.16 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandStrongman anniversary: Five widows to attendNext week's 50th anniversary of the Strongman Mine disaster may be the last opportunity for many to remember the 1967 tragedy.13 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandIan Mune joins Pike River Mine protestActor and film director Ian Mune slammed the Government today as he joined protesters at the Pike River Mine entrance.10 Jan 02:33 AM
BDBDSustainable business & financeLobby group denied charitable statusKiwis Against Seabed Mining has been denied charitable status and the accompanying tax benefits as it's considered an advocacy group05 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandDoC to clean up contaminated mine siteDoC says there is significant arsenic, mercury and cyanide contamination of the soil at the Alexander River mine site.29 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHundreds to remember Strongman disasterNineteen men were killed in the explosion at the mine near Runanga on January 19, 1967.29 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandAnother twist in Pike River Mine rowThe Pike River Mine controversy took yet another turn today with Parliament's Commerce Committee agreeing to hear submissions on the sealing of the mine.20 Dec 01:50 AM
WorldEarth cut into thousands of little piecesHumans are marring the coherence of the natural world - by building endless numbers of roads.15 Dec 07:57 PM
OpinionMine re-entry plan demands investigationSix years after a white-hot explosion in the Pike River Mine, some of the families of the deceased are making it very clear they will 14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeep sea life needs 'better protection' from miningA researcher who has uncovered new insights into New Zealand's ocean environment says seafloor communities need better protection against any future deep-sea mining.14 Dec 05:11 AM
CommoditiesCoal price plummets third consecutive weekThe price for hard coking coal has plummeted US$45/tonne since peaking at US$310/tonne last month.14 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandSafety changes prevent re-entry - EnglishThe very health and safety changes which the Pike River disaster prompted make re-entering the mine difficult, Prime Minister Bill English says.13 Dec 03:47 AM
BDBDCompaniesOceanaGold sees increased gold productionOceanaGold Corp expects increased gold production at a cheaper cash cost in 2017.12 Dec 08:18 PM
New ZealandPike River families stand their groundFamilies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mining tragedy are standing their ground as they protest against a bid to seal off the mine permanently.11 Dec 08:25 PM
