Mining disaster: the world watches
Test shaft nears New Zealand mine
Rescuers are close to completing the drilling of a borehole into a mine in New Zealand where 29 men have been missing since an explosion on Friday. ...
Survivor describes New Zealand mine blast
Russell Smith, one of two men who escaped from the Pike River mine in New Zealand following an explosion on Friday, has spoken about his ordeal. ...
Safety first in New Zealand mine rescue operation
It's quite a different situation to the one we saw in Chile because the New Zealand pit is a gaseous mine. Methane, ethane and carbon monoxide are common in ...
Police name Aussies trapped in New Zealand mine
POLICE have confirmed the identity of a second Australian man trapped underground in a New Zealand coal mine. Willy Joynson, 49, a father of two from Tinana ...
Key rejects Aust-NZ mine comparison
Asked why New Zealand mines do not have stocks of food and water, like Australian mines, Key said: ''If you are right, and I'm not sure that you are, ...
Henry hopes mine victims can 'stay strong'
All Blacks coach Graham Henry urged those affected by a mining disaster in New Zealand to "stay strong" after guiding the national rugby team to victory ...
Trapped New Zealand miner, 17, was on job for one hour
One of the 29 people trapped in a New Zealand coal mine is a teenage boy who'd only been on the job for an hour when an explosion rocked the mine. ...
Sadly, those are the dangers that confront miners in their tunnels. But that does not mean that they can't improve the safety standards of the working place.
Posted by: cement mixer | Dec 08, 2011 at 07:23 PM
The mining industry is a high risk environment. I am appalled by the working conditions and the miners' lack of benefits and securities.
Posted by: mining equipment | Dec 15, 2011 at 03:24 PM