Government lambasted over oil and gas
The International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC), which represents more than 110 member companies worldwide from all segments of the geophysical and exploration industry, says...
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Saddle Hill fracas draws to an end
The long-running Saddle Hill dispute near Dunedin may finally be coming to a conclusion. The Dunedin City Council’s resource consents manager, Alan Worthington, has confirmed...
Coal industry death greatly exaggerated
Demand for coal will continue to grow globally because there is no shortage of it and it is cheaper than other alternative energy sources. By...
Universal GPS tracking
In future mining companies will require GPS tracking of all contractors and subcontractors on a site. By ANDREW HINTZ, resources specialist, Navman Wireless. I believe...
Face to face
With us humans most habits don’t change, despite the hype as each generation credits itself as being cleverer and better off than those in the...
Going back for value
GRANT DUNCAN of Amuri Lime explains why, after looking at three different brands, he decided to buy a second Hitachi wheeled loader from CablePrice....
Final Certificate of Competency requirements
The NZ Mining Board of Examiners has been working with Worksafe on new Certificate of Competency requirements relating to safety-critical roles in mining and quarrying....
Nautilus Minerals goes deep
A breakthrough change in mining is near with the go-ahead given to build the world’s first deep ocean mining ship. BY LINDSAY CLARK. The pioneering...
Catching up with Paul Tidmarsh
This industry veteran has a remarkable knack of turning challenging opportunities and other folk’s cast-offs into great businesses and this time he’s processing unique minerals...
Another telling year
There’s a tangible unease among industry observers over the new health and safety regime, which some say could end up onerous, if not unworkable. Following...