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Receivers say mine entry still too risky

The Pike River coalmine is still too dangerous to enter, the receivers say. Ref. Source 1

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Boycott threat over Pike River mine bodies

Miners are threatening an international boycott of the Pike River mine unless there are plans to recover the bodies of 29 workers, a union official says. Ref. Source 5

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Pike River rescue operation after blast studied

Police chief Gary Knowles and survivor Daniel Rockhouse are among 26 witnesses who will appear at phase two of the royal commission into the Pike River mine tragedy. Ref. Source 1

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Mine video seems to show bodies

Scans and video footage that appear to show two bodies inside the Pike River coalmine have been shown to the royal commission investigating the disaster. Ref. Source 5

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Mine boss 'devastated' by criticism

Pike River Coal chief executive Peter Whittall has told the families of the 29 mine victims he is "devastated" by their criticism. Ref. Source 2

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Mining expert 'frightened' by Pike River mine

A Japanese mining expert with 40 years experience quit the Pike River mine after only three months because he feared it was going to explode. Ref. Source 2