Pike River

Solid Energy completed its purchase of the assets of Pike River Coal Limited (in receivership) on 17 July 2012 and has assumed control of the Pike River facilities, the main site near Atarau in the Grey District and the stockpile and rail loading facility at Ikamatua.

Solid Energy has entered into agreements with the Government setting out responsibilities around recovery of the bodies of the 29 men who were killed in the mine explosion in November 2010 and on a contribution to the costs incurred by the Police following the explosion.

Solid Energy will now commence planning for an exploration of the mine's main entry drift and planning to improve knowledge of the resource. The company will continue to keep the men's families informed about its plans.

• Body Recovery Deed (PDF, 617 KB)
• Reimbursement of Costs Deed (PDF, 582 KB)
• Solid Energy completes purchase of Pike River assets
• Solid Energy agrees conditional Pike River purchase with clear expectations regarding recovery of mine workers' bodies