A miner issue

**Genestho** · 22nd November 2010, 18:46

Originally Posted by Maha

Gotta hand it to that Peter Whittall, he is answering those unscrpited questions without hesitation.

I agree, he's showing amazing leadership, patient, open, disciplined, empathetic, explaining the issues simply, a very good communicator. Pretty good for someone under enormous pressure - who wouldn've slept much.

**fuknKIWI** · 22nd November 2010, 21:28

Here in WA (Wait Awhile) I'm none the wiser as to the latest news but will be soon.
I just wanted to make a couple of points;
that's a most unfortunate typo in the thread title, it's a major issue.
Shame on those getting into pettty parochial bla on a thread of this nature, it's disrespectful & illustrates some of the less desirable aspects of this site.

I'm not the praying type but I sincerely hope for a positive outcome, a big ask I know.

**Milts** · 22nd November 2010, 21:58

Also hoping for the best but I think that would be seriously optimistic. I think the suggestion that they are sitting around playing cards waiting for rescue is more than optimistic. It must be terrible for those who know them, but this situation is totally unlike that in Chile and false hope is a bitch.

**kevfromcoro** · 23rd November 2010, 04:54

Any update on this terrible incendent......
The news here is a bit scratchy.....

May our thoughts be with them

**twinbruva** · 23rd November 2010, 05:53

Originally Posted by Kickaha

That's pretty fucking good coming from someone who lists Windwhistle as their location

As it happens I had a beer in Reefton just a few weeks ago. Windwhistle?

There you go.....

**twinbruva** · 23rd November 2010, 05:56

Originally Posted by T.G.W

I agree, he's showing amazing leadership, patient, open, disciplined, empathetic, explaining the issues simply, a very good communicator. Pretty good for someone under enormous pressure - who wouldn've slept much.

We were thinking the same thing. He thinks about what he's about to say and I have yet to see him deliver any extraneous waffle. We should be so lucky with our politicians and journo's.

**Maha** · 23rd November 2010, 06:09

Originally Posted by kevfromcoro

Any update on this terrible incendent......
The news here is a bit scratchy.....

May our thoughts be with them

Still nothing of real substance to report Kev. They are still checking the gas levels, they are sending a robot into the mine today (I think) with a fibre optic cable and cameras.
Day five now. The minors have no food (only what they would have taken with them on the day) the temp will be very hot, with no air flow.

They dont if the ignition source of the first explosion is still active or not, that is the primary reason they cant go into the mine.
If it is stll active, there is a good chance of a secondary explosion because methane is seeping out of the coal face.
They will know more on this today when the robot is sent in.
They know where in the mine the minors are.

**doc** · 23rd November 2010, 06:58

Originally Posted by T.G.W

I agree, he's showing amazing leadership, patient, open, disciplined, empathetic, explaining the issues simply, a very good communicator. Pretty good for someone under enormous pressure - who wouldn've slept much.

I think the Kiwi clobbering machine may deal to him after it's all over. The experts are already mumbling about safety last year. Funny how they only speakup publicly now

**Swoop** · 23rd November 2010, 07:48

It seems that the mineshaft runs uphill, rather than down. Presumably this makes the dissipation of the gas more challenging?

**JimO** · 23rd November 2010, 08:58

the robot has got wet in the mine and broken down

**onearmedbandit** · 23rd November 2010, 09:05

Originally Posted by JimO

the robot has got wet in the mine and broken down

Yeah last night. They are going to try to send it in again.

**Genestho** · 23rd November 2010, 09:13

Originally Posted by doc

I think the Kiwi clobbering machine may deal to him after it's all over. The experts are already mumbling about safety last year. Funny how they only speakup publicly now

I agree with you, I think it's going to be an extremely tough road for him whichever way this goes, and it will go further into debate about the dangers of mining in general.

Some of the reporting needs a good kick up the arse though. People are still ringing talk back asking and suggesting inane things, ignorant of the issues.

You watch the press conference and later the words are twisted and misreported..

I'm only watching the press conferences now, the rest of it I don't need to see or hear.

**scott411** · 23rd November 2010, 09:22

Originally Posted by T.G.W

I agree with you, I think it's going to be an extremely tough road for him whichever way this goes, and it will go further into debate about the dangers of mining in general.

Some of the reporting needs a good kick up the arse though. People are still ringing talk back asking and suggesting inane things, ignorant of the issues.

You watch the press conference and later the words are twisted and misreported..

I'm only watching the press conferences now, the rest of it I don't need to see or hear.

listening to talk back yesterday was embarrassing, some of the comments and suggestions goes to show just how stupid average humans can be

**Maha** · 23rd November 2010, 10:12

Originally Posted by T.G.W

I'm only watching the press conferences now, the rest of it I don't need to see or hear.

Me too Jos, the updates are all that I need know, all the ifs/why dont theys and how comes, go under the heading of Bullshit.
I know nothing at all about mine recues.