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Learning Old lessons – The Value of Old Fashioned Mapping

June 28th, 2010 by admin with No Comments

RDCL has been involved in a very interesting project with PT GRM (Ground Risk Management) in Indonesia.  While the project is confidential, the lessons are interesting and relevant to where we work in New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia.  All areas with ...read more


Changes to Dam Safety Scheme DELAYED.

June 25th, 2010 by admin with No Comments

On June 10th 2010 the minister of Building & Construction Maurice Williamson announced that the proposed Dam Safety Scheme, due to come into force on July 1 2010, was to be delayed.
The proposed Dam Safety Scheme would have required all owners of ...read more


Is Avatar Really the Face of Mining ??

March 7th, 2010 by admin with No Comments

Avatar is an entertaining fantasy movie.  My wife was  “never bored” through the whole 3 hours, Jaspers’ best part was when Jakesully threw the bad-guys out of the plane, and Tait’s “worst part” was when Jake was a human (“that was just ...read more


Guidelines for Social and Environmental Acceptability in Mine Development

December 10th, 2009 by admin with No Comments

The Equator Principles (2006) (www.equator-principles.com) are guidelines adopted and promoted by some financial houses to help manage their risk due to mine (or other apparently controversial) projects.  The guidelines are similar to the RMA and provide assurance that even the biggest, greediest ...read more


Field Staff Complete First Aid Training

October 8th, 2009 by admin with No Comments

Red Cross Comprehensive First Aid training has now been undertaken by all RDCL field staff.  This is in addition to our Site Safe Advanced Passport training.
RDCL places a very high priority on the safety of staff, helping to ensure efficient operations, meeting ...read more


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