UNDERGROUND

Pike River re-entry could lead to criminal charges

THERE is a potential the proposed re-entry into the Pike River coal mine in New Zealand next year could lead to criminal charges.

A re-entry into Pike River is being considered for next March.

A re-entry into Pike River is being considered for next March.

The overarching aim of the re-entry effort is to recover the remains of the 29 miners who perished in the November 19 2010 tragedy. Another purpose is to ascertain, if possible, the causes of the tragedy....

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