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<i>Tony Kokshoorn</i>: Broken, but not beaten

As the West Coast prepares for the visit of Prince William today, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn reflects on the four tough months since the Pike River tragedy.

Rio Tinto warns of risks

Drill survey reveals iron ore

Pike River sale put ahead of recovery, says victim's dad

The inaction of Pike River mine receivers to venture into the mine has victims' families fearing the worst, says the father of one of the lost miners

Solid Energy's Pike bid comes with warning

Solid Energy says it wants to buy Pike River

State owned Solid Energy has confirmed it wants to buy the Pike River mine, but getting it back into production would be a big job.

Only we can mine Pike River - Solid Energy

Pike River: New owner will need deep pockets

'Unsolicited approaches' to buy Pike River - receiver

A number of parties have already shown interest in buying the Pike River Coal mine, even though it's not yet officially for sale, says Receiver John Fisk.

Fran O'Sullivan: Gillard unafraid to confront bogey of reform

Commodities rally overnight on China demand

Stocks on Wall Street were mixed as investors awaited a fresh reason to extend the rally, while commodities including oil, gold and copper were boosted on hopes that Chinese demand would remain strong.

Chilean miners considered suicide, cannibalism

The 33 miners rescued from inside a Chilean mine last year had considered suicide and cannibalism, it has emerged.

Going underground

Key pessimistic about recovering mine bodies

Preliminary Pike River hearing in March

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal mine tragedy will hold a preliminary hearing in early March.

NSW cobalt miner to list on NZX

Kokshoorn calls for open cast mine at Pike River

Mining chief saddles up for marathon project