NZ mining in doubt after Pike River tragedy

November 19, 2010

The future of New Zealand's entire underground mining industry was in doubt in the wake of a colliery disaster that claimed 29 lives, prime minister John Key said. The industry, which has enjoyed a boom in recent years thanks to surging demand from Asia, could not continue if there was a risk of more tragedies such as this month's Pike River pit explosion, Mr Key told TVNZ. www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/28/3078522.htm