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Solid Energy says mine shut down five months ago
State-owned Solid Energy says it has lost at least $30m after operations at its underground Spring Creek mine were suspended five months ago due to safety concerns.
West Coast: Digging into the past on the wild West Coast
A new venture in Denniston allows visitors to step back 100 years to experience life in the coal mines, complete with ghostly visions and echoes of another era, writes Jim Eagles.
Mayor slams Pike River authorities
Tony Kokshoorn says authorities involved in the Pike River mine disaster have failed to communicate "from day one".
Police: Pike River body fully clothed
Police last night told families of the Pike River mine victims that there was a possibility rescuers had identified a body in the mine. There was also evidence that rescue boxes in the mine had been opened.
Govt to contribute $3.5m for Greymouth events centre
The centre will be named the West Coast Memorial Events Centre in memory of the Pike River and other mine disaster victims.
More redundancies at Pike River
A third of the remaining employees at Pike River Mine on the West Coast are set to lose their jobs.
Govt turns down Pike River request
The Prime Minister says it's "disappointing" the Pike River Coal receivers have asked the Government for aid and that it is unlikely to pay their legal bill during the Royal Commission of Inquiry.