They're not lost, we know where they are," says Marion Curtin, mother of Pike River Mine victim Richard Holling. Photo: Rachel DasA woman who lost her son in the Pike River Mine disaster says enough money has been poured into the re-entry effort. Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little said the mission, announced in November 2018, was about a year behind schedule, and he was not ruling out seeking more funds to top up the $36 million budget. Pike River Mine recovery team members break through the concrete seal at the drift in May last year. The re-entry was important in terms of finding out the truth about what happened, and holding those responsible to account, he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 24, 2020 01:07 UTC