Pike River Recovery Agency: 2 of 2
ENVIRONMENT
Australian geotechs go underground at Pike River
The re-entry phase marks the second stage of the PRRA's planned objectives.
26 May 2019
ENVIRONMENT
PRRA re-enters Pike River
The 2.3km drift tunnel had been sealed 30m from the portal entrance since November 2016.
22 May 2019
FLEETS
Faulty gas monitoring tube delays Pike River re-entry
The agency was focused on fixing the borehole 51 issue and checking the integrity of gas monitoring.
09 May 2019
ENVIRONMENT
Pike opts for Strata safety refuge chambers
The agency's risk assessment process identified risks and control measures concerning entrapment.
20 March 2019
ENVIRONMENT
Pike drift re-entry date set at May 3
The re-entry will only take place if all the necessary pre-conditions have been met.
12 March 2019
ENVIRONMENT
Pike River Recovery team gears up for drift gas drainage
The venturi will be flown by helicopter to the borehole site in three parts and reassembled on site.
21 January 2019
UNDERGROUND
Pike River re-entry could lead to criminal charges
Re-entry into the mine mooted for next March.
25 October 2018
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