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Mining proposal unpopular with many

Mining proposal unpopular with many
Wellington, March 22 NZPA - Environmentalists and opposition parties have attacked the Government's discussion paper outlining its proposals for opening 7058 hectares of protected conservation land for mining.

Business welcomes mining plan, coal identified low quality

Business welcomes mining plan, coal identified low quality
Wellington, March 22 NZPA - State-owned Solid Energy said coal in the Inangahua sector of Paparoa National Park identified by the Government today for potential mining would almost certainly be destined for use in the domestic market.

Solid Energy Opens Taupo Wood Pellet Plant

Solid Energy Opens Taupo Wood Pellet Plant
Wellington, March 5 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key today opened Solid Energy's new $34 million wood pellet fuel plant in Taupo today, as the plant's first big export order heads to Europe.

Labour MP Takes Brownlee's Spot At Energy Conference

Labour MP Takes Brownlee's Spot At Energy Conference
Wellington, Feb 16 NZPA - Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee is being accused of avoiding questions by not speaking at an energy conference in Auckland today.

Elder Reveals True Mission

Elder Reveals True Mission
By Lee Scanlon of the Westport News Westport, Feb 4 NZPA - Don Elder has revealed that when Solid Energy employed him as its chief executive a decade ago he was supposed to wind the company up.

Solid Energy Hit By Industrial Action At A Number Of Mines

Solid Energy Hit By Industrial Action At A Number Of Mines
Wellington, Nov 3 NZPA - Hundreds of workers have downed tools at mines owned by Solid Energy in both islands.

Government Accepts Outdated Mining Licences A `Major Issue'

Wellington, Oct 21 NZPA - Environment Minister Nick Smith has acknowledged a potential problem with outdated mining licences that the Environment Commissioner says could cause major environmental damage.

Solid Energy Boss Earned $1.27m In 2009 Financial Year

Solid Energy Boss Earned $1.27m In 2009 Financial Year
Wellington, Oct 15 NZPA - Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder earned $1.27 million in the year to June 30, according to the state owned enterprise's annual report.

Solid Energy Faces Stakeholders At Annual Meeting

Solid Energy Faces Stakeholders At Annual Meeting
Wellington, Oct 14 NZPA - State-owned Solid Energy faced questions about its environment performance and commitment to domestic customers at a public meeting in Wellington today.

Solid Energy Profit And Dividend Below Forecast

Solid Energy Profit And Dividend Below Forecast
Wellington, Oct 14 NZPA - Solid Energy has reported a record $110.8 million profit in the year to June 30, but the state-owned enterprise is disappointed because it is below half of forecast.