Solid Energy isn't revealing the legal advice it took on its decision not to re-enter the Pike River mine.

The state owned mining company says its too dangerous to re-enter the mine.

Newstalk ZB sought documents relating to Solid Energy's decisions, including board minutes and legal advice.

But the company is declining to release its legal advice citing legal privilege.

It's also refusing to release board minutes and minutes of its health and safety committee where legal advice on re-entry to the mine was taken.