29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
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29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall shows CCTV footage of the portal of Pike...CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall shows CCTV footage of the portal of Pike River mine at the time of the explosion on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.
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29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall wears a yellow ribbon for respect during...CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall wears a yellow ribbon for respect during at a media briefing on on November 24, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.2of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
An RNZAF Hercules delivers a ventilation fan on the runway at the Greymouth Airport...An RNZAF Hercules delivers a ventilation fan on the runway at the Greymouth Airport to be taken to the Pike River mine on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.3of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
An aerial view of the drilling rig at the Pike River Coal Mine on November 23, 2010...An aerial view of the drilling rig at the Pike River Coal Mine on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence. (Photo by NZPA-Pool/Getty Images) Aerial view of drilling rig at Pike River Coal Mine, Greymouth, New Zealand, Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Credit:NZPA / POOL4of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
An aerial view of the drilling rig at the Pike River Coal Mine on November 23, 2010...An aerial view of the drilling rig at the Pike River Coal Mine on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence. (Photo by NZPA-Pool/Getty Images) Aerial view of drilling rig at Pike River Coal Mine, Greymouth, New Zealand, Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Credit:NZPA / POOL5of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
An aerial view of the drilling rig at the Pike River Coal Mine on November 23, 2010...An aerial view of the drilling rig at the Pike River Coal Mine on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence. (Photo by NZPA-Pool/Getty Images) Aerial view of drilling rig at Pike River Coal Mine, Greymouth, New Zealand, Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Credit:NZPA / POOL6of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall shows CCTV footage of the portal of Pike...CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall shows CCTV footage of the portal of Pike River mine just before the explosion on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.7of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall shows a schematic drawing of the mine on...CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall shows a schematic drawing of the mine on November 23, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.8of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
Police Superintendent Gary Knowles (R) speaks to the media while CEO of Pike River...Police Superintendent Gary Knowles (R) speaks to the media while CEO of Pike River Coal Mine Peter Whittall wipes his tears during a press conference on November 22, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Police authorities confirmed two Australians, two Britons, and a South African are amongst the New Zealand mine crew reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast on November 19. There has been no contact with the missing miners since the blast and specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.9of 10
29 Miners Still Missing Following Coal Mine Blast In NZ
November 23, 2010 Licence
Friends and relatives comfort a man outside the Greymouth Council Offices after a...Friends and relatives comfort a man outside the Greymouth Council Offices after a family police briefing on November 22, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand. Ambulance and emergency crews are on site at the Pike River Coal underground mine after 29 miners were reported missing following a blast at the mine 50 kilometers north of Greymouth on New Zealand's west coast. Specialist safety rescue crews are on standby until air and gas levels are cleared as safe for the rescue operation to commence.10of 10
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