Oceana Gold has tentatively forecast record gold production for the calendar year 2013, underpinned by its gold and copper development mine in the Philippines which is less than a year away from beginning production.

British rescue workers pumped water today from a flooded coal mine in south Wales in an attempt to reach four trapped miners.

A bid to build a huge new underground goldmine beneath Waihi has sent shockwaves through the Hauraki township and could spark fresh protest action. Newmont Waihi Gold yesterday revealed plans for its two-part Golden Link programme, which includes a large new mine that would directly affect almost 50 homes.

The Government cannot afford to wait for the completion of the Royal Commission into the Pike River Coal mine disaster to make mine safety changes in New Zealand, Andrew Little, former head of the Engineering, Printing and, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU).