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Long fine spells. Southwesterlies.

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Thursday, June 21

There are reports that the Huntly mine has been closed after a potentially lethal methane gas scare. The NZ Herald reports that Solid Energy has temporarily suspended operations at Huntly East Mine. The decision was made last night after inspectors found an accumulation of methane in a recently-mined area.

Photo by SNPA Jun 18, 2012

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