Minerals data pack
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, the government’s minerals permitting agency, has released a new Minerals Data Pack that combines a large selection of open-file geophysical,...
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Fletcher Higgins deal pending
The announcement was a long time coming but Fletcher Building has made a request to buy Higgins Group Holdings for $315 million, including 50 percent...
Unique South Australia reference library
One of the world’s most advanced drill core reference libraries holding 130 years of mining samples will open in South Australia in July. The $32.2...
Aussie miners look skyward
As the world’s mineral resources diminish, scientists are looking skyward for the next big mining discovery. Asteroids contain an abundance of key resources and metals...
Aussie miners cut spending
According to a report by the Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC) one-third of Australian underground mines plan to cut spending this year. A survey by...
Asbestos regulations change
A reminder to contractors carrying out demolition work – changes about removing asbestos or asbestos containing material (ACM) come into effect this month (April 2016)....
Inaugural Northland IoQ awards
The Northland IoQ branch held an awards night for the first time this year. Murray Smith, Northland IoQ chairman, says that, thanks to his committee...