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Pike River families to make emotional walk into West Coast mine drift

It's an emotional step forward in a near-nine year saga. Today, Pike River family members will travel the furthest into the West Coast mine's drift they have ever been. The journey to the 170m seal will be the last chance for families to enter the …

Brian Gaynor: Where's the fight in Kiwi company directors?

COMMENT: The Scheme of Arrangement booklet for the New Zealand Oil & Gas (NZOG) takeover starts with the familiar message: "We are delighted to present this booklet, along with our unanimous recommendation to vote in favour of the scheme as it …

Pike River response 'cumbersome'

The emergency response to the Pike River mine disaster which claimed 29 lives was "cumbersome", lacked expertise and may have impeded a rescue if it had been possible, a Royal Commission has revealed. An evaluation of the search, rescue and …

Guest Post: Pike Re-entry on Shaky Ground

August 23, 2019 7:00am by David Farrar This article appeared in the local West Coast newspaper and seems to have got Andrew Little very upset so I thought it was worth republishing here: The Pike River Recovery Agency (PRRA) is planning to bypass the …

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Workplace safety rules 'outdated and full of gaps', Minister says

The Government is seeking public feedback on proposals to curb the high number of workplace accidents involving equipment such as machines and vehicles, and on sites including buildings, towers and tunnels. Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway …

Keeping workers safe and supporting businesses to do it

Progress is continuing on protecting workers from harm and supporting businesses to manage the risks, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. “Everyone deserves to come home from work safe and healthy. Today we are making progress …

Paul Little: The truth about workplace bullying

COMMENT: Surely not Amnesty International? The sacred cow of human rights groups? The organisation that stands up to the world's totalitarian oppressors and fights for people who have been subjected to the worst forms of governmental intimidation is …

Pike River Re-entry

Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Pānui Pāpāho Media Statement 21 May 2019 More than eight years after 29 men went to work at the Pike River Coal Mine and never came home, the promise to re-enter the mine drift has been honoured. In the presence …

First images emerge from New Zealand's Pike river mine

The first images from inside the New Zealand’s Pike river mine, where an explosion killed 29 men nearly nine years ago, have been released. The shots were taken as a three-person re-entry crew broke through the 88cm concrete seal on Tuesday at the mine’s …

Pike River mine: 'Hopefully we’ll find some loved ones'

This story was originally published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. On November 19, 2010, Milton Osborne kissed wife Anna and said, "Have a good day, hon." He went into the West Coast's Pike River mine as a contractor, …

Experts Re-Enter New Zealand Mine Where 29 Miners Died in 2010

SYDNEY – A team of experts re-entered on Tuesday the Pike River coal mine on New Zealand’s South Island, where 29 miners were killed in an accident eight years ago, the government said in a statement. Experts from the Pike River Recovery Agency (PRRA) …

NZ crews re-enter deadly mine

Crews in New Zealand yesterday re-entered an underground coal mine where a methane explosion killed 29 workers more than eight years ago, raising hopes among family members that they might find bodies and new evidence that leads to criminal charges. Anna …

Pike River mine reopening 'symbolic', with months of work ahead

Pike River's mine drift reopening is being labelled a "symbolic event" for families, with months of work still ahead to move beyond the concrete seal. Victims' families are attending a private event on Tuesday morning after efforts to re- …

'Symbolic moment': Pike river mine reopened as search begins for 29 victims

The operation to re-enter New Zealand’s Pike river mine and recover the bodies of 29 miners killed in an explosion there nine years ago has begun, marking a “symbolic moment” more than two weeks after it was called off amid safety concerns. The families of …

Long Awaited Re-Entry to Pike River Mine

Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 21 May 2019 Today’s successful re-entry into the Pike River Coal Mine is a victory for the families who are fighting tirelessly for answers, says New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. “Re-entry into Pike …

NZ authorities re-enter mine disaster site

Nearly nine years after 29 men were killed in a New Zealand coal mine explosion, authorities have taken the first steps back into the disaster site and begun a search for answers. All but two workers inside the South Island's Pike River Mine were …

'Symbolic' re-entry of Pike River Mine set to go ahead today

Today, families of the men who were killed underground the Pike River coal mine will witness the "symbolic" re-entry after more than eight years of waiting. The official re-entry is due to take place this morning, two and a half weeks after it …

New date for Pike River mine drift re-entry after failed attempt

Another attempt will be made to re-enter the Pike River mine drift on Tuesday, families have been told. Efforts to re-enter the mine, where 29 workers were killed in an explosion in 2010, were postponed earlier this month over problems with gas monitoring …

CEO’s New Executive Services Agreement

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX: XAM | TSX:XAM) (Xanadu or the Company) advises that it has signed a new Executive Services Agreement (Contract) with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Andrew Stewart. Dr Stewart’s new …

Appointment and Resignation of Director

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX: XAM | TSX:XAM) ( (Xanadu or the Company) advises that, having received notification from Noble Resources International Pte. Ltd.’s (Noble) that they wish to nominate Stephen James Motteram …

Cameco Provides Date for Q3 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) will issue its third quarter results before markets open on Friday, November 1, 2019. Cameco has decided to schedule all of its quarterly conference calls at 8:00 a.m. …

Japanese National Investigation Agency Signs 5 Year DMG Blockseer Agreement & DMG Retains Investor Relations Firm

Highlights:                             DMG Blockseer Japan has entered into a 5-year licensing agreement with a Japanese National Investigation Agency The Japan Agency will use Blockseer technology to investigate and prosecute crimes relating to Bitcoin …

Calibre Announces Graduation to TSX; Trading to Recommence on October 21, 2019

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX-V: CXB) (the “Company” or “Calibre”) is pleased to announce that it has received final approval for the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“ …

Negotiating for a better future: Why the good or bad of Russia’s presence in Africa will rely on the continent’s ability ...

By African Energy Chamber in Johannesburg. 18 October 2019 Russia’s return to Africa has been the subject of wide media coverage, governmental concerns and civil society reactions in recent weeks, especially as Sochi gears up to host the first ever Russia- …

Trevali to Release Third Quarter Results on November 5, 2019

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trevali Mining Corporation (“Trevali” or the “Company”) (TSX: TV, BVL: TV; OTCQX: TREVF, Frankfurt: 4TI) announces that the operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September …

Sienna Resources Intersects Massive Sulphide Mineralization on its Slättberg Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project Drill Program ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Resources (SIE—TSX.v) (A1XCQ0 –FSE) (SNNAF—OTCBB) is pleased to announce the completion of its drill program on its flagship nickel, copper and cobalt Slättberg Project in Sweden. All …

SBM Offshore successful bidder for partner’s minority ownership in SBM Offshore operated FPSO companies

October 18, 2019 Further to the announcement dated September 30, 2019 confirming its participation in the public sale auction of the equity ownership of Serviços de Petróleo Constellation S.A. (“Constellation”) in the lease and operating companies related …

Amerigo Reports Q3-2019 Production Results

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- October 17, 2019 N.R. 2019-14 Amerigo Reports Q3-2019 Production Results Vancouver, British Columbia – October 17, 2019/CNW/ - Amerigo Resources Ltd. …

Mandalay Resources Corporation Announces Production and Sales Results for the Third Quarter of 2019 and Revised Full-...

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) announced today its production and sales results for the third quarter of 2019. In the third quarter of …

Oil States Announces Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE:OIS) announced today that it has scheduled its third quarter 2019 earnings conference call for Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 am Central time.  During the call, Oil States …

Online Coal Ash Analyzers Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2019 – 2022

New Report on Global Online Coal Ash Analyzers Market 2019 Edition PUNE , MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Online Coal Ash Analyzers Industry The recent report on the Global Online Coal Ash Analyzers Market published …

First Quantum Acknowledges Recent Announcement of Beneficial Ownership

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or “the Company”) (TSX:FM) acknowledges the announcement by Pangaea Investment Management (“PIM”) regarding its beneficial ownership of shares in the company. PIM is an …

Lydian Announces a Successful Appeal From an Administrative Directive Preventing Mining Related Activities at the ...

ADMINISTRATIVE COURT FINDS PRIOR ANTI-AMULSAR ACTIVITIES OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RAISED SUSPICIONS ON IMPARTIALITY FORMER HEAD OF ARMENIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINING INSPECTION BODY FOUND TO HAVE FAILED TO RECUSE HIMSELF FROM CONSIDERING THE MATTER TORONTO, …

Ceylon Announces Closing Non-Brokered Private Placement

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ceylon Graphite Corp.  (“Ceylon” or “Company”) (TSX-V: CYL) is pleased to announce that it has closed the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units. The Company has issued a …

Beauce Gold Fields Completes 30km2 Sampling and Geological Mapping the St-Simon-les-Mines Placer Gold District

MONTREAL, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beauce Gold Fields (Champs D’Or en Beauce) (BGF) (TSX Venture: ¨BGF¨) Is pleased to announce the completion of its 2019 Geological Survey and Mapping summer work program in St-Simon-les -Mines located in the …

Rio2 Limited Files Technical Report for the Fenix Gold Project Updated Pre-Feasibility Study

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) today announces that it has filed an independent technical report dated October 15th, 2019, entitled "Updated Pre …

Andy Wallace Continues with ALLEGIANT as Technical Advisor

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegiant Gold Ltd. (“ALLEGIANT”) (AUAU: TSX-V) (AUXXF: OTCQX). ALLEGIANT is pleased to announce that Mr. Wallace has agreed to continue with ALLEGIANT as a Strategic Technical Advisor. The …

Titan Board Has the Skills to Accelerate South American Projects

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a wealth of international experience in mining and equities markets, Titan Minerals (ASX: TTM) has the board to successfully progress the company’s assets, as well as those of proposed takeover …