RDCL is focused on the mining sector in New Zealand and Asia with a growing work portfolio in both markets.  We are interested to hear from suitably qualified applicants who preferably are currently able to work in New Zealand, have AusIMM Chartered Professional status, and who have specific experience in copper, gold and coal, underground and open pit mines, seismic conditions tropical environments or New Zealand.  We offer competitive remuneration and excellent lifestyle opportunities with technical and challenging work opportunities.  Travel is definite and must be accepted by any applicant.

Should you wish to apply, please register interest with a CV at info@rdcl.co.nz.

RDCL is focused on the mining sector in New Zealand and Asia with a growing work portfolio in both markets.  We are interested to hear from suitably qualified applicants who preferably are currently able to work in New Zealand, have AusIMM Chartered Professional status, and who have specific experience in copper, gold and coal, underground and open pit mines, seismic conditions tropical environments or New Zealand.  We offer competitive remuneration and excellent lifestyle opportunities with technical and challenging work opportunities.  Travel is definite and must be accepted by any applicant.

Should you wish to apply, please register interest with a CV at info@rdcl.co.nz.

Matt has a background in international finance and banking, and most recently in horticultural operations. Matt’s primary role is to ensure client needs are being met and to improve RDCL internal business systems.  Our business is simple, but our teams are spread and staffing can be complicated.  Mat will look after client and staff needs..

Guy Boaz, Mining Engineer, Underground Coal specialist, Principal (Westport office)

Guy is a Mining Engineer with 20 years’ industry experience.  Guy has worked in underground coal mining on the New Zealand West Coast, South Africa and in Queensland, Australia.  Guy was recently confirmed as a Chartered Professional Engineer practicing in the field of Mining Engineering and a Chartered Professional through the AusIMM system. 

Christchurch office has been strengthened in recognition of our growing workload in CPT investigations in the City, and in the fact that Christchurch is really the most mining centric major center in New Zealand.

Susan Tulloch, Senior Water Scientist, PhD (Christchurch office)

Susan joins our Christchurch operation, allowing us to extend our capabilities into water quality management.  Susan has expertise in Integrated Water Management including; policy development, freshwater availability, and stakeholder consultation. 

David Wright, Engineering Geologist (Christchurch office)

David Wright is an Engineering Geologist and QA/QC and CPT specialist has also joined our Christchurch office in late October.  David is an experienced
operator in geotechnical investigation and analyse and also coal geology.  We look forward to David developing into his new role and improving our client interaction and support.

(http://www.pike.co.nz/files/investor_centre/Rights_Issue2010-Prospectus.pdf, Appendix 1).

We have reviewed the report against the inferences with which it was referred including it’s findings as it relates to risk and geological structure at the mine as it was then known, and for transparency draw any public attention to the Executive Summary of the document as extracted below:

Pike River Coal LimitedNew Zealand Registered Company Number 114243 – Australian Registered Body Number 119 304 148Simplified Disclosure Prospectus, May 2010.

Appendix 1: Independent Review New Geological Datawith respect to 2006 Resource StatementPike River Coal Mine

Executive Summary

Pike River Coal Limited (PRCL) commissioned Resource Development Consultants Limited (RDCL) to complete an independent review of the geological data acquired since the original 2006 resource statement was released in 2007 as part of the PRCL IPO.

The Scope of the review is to assess whether the additional geological data acquired since 2006 has resulted in any material change to the resource statement for the project. We understand that the review may be incorporated in a prospectus for a 2010 capital raising.

Various reports completed since the inception of this project indicate the potential for geological risk. PRCL has implemented procedures to acquire geological data to mitigate these potential risks. RDCL completed a data acquisition site visit in February 2010. Geological data was initially reviewed on site and additional data was provided electronically as required. Both the PRCL Feasibility Study Report and the Behre Dolbear Associates (BDA) independent technical review were provided to RDCL at the time of the site visit.

The potential impact of any new geological data on the reserve statement is outside the scope of this work review.

In our opinion there is no material change to the PRCL resource over that reflected in the 2006 resource estimate. The 2006 resource estimate is based upon the in-situ estimate of the tonnes and coal quality characteristics of the Brunner Coal Measures, and is considered an appropriate global estimate. The geological data that has been acquired since this model was prepared has broadly confirmed the characteristics of thickness and coal quality for the Brunner seam.

The high resolution geological data such as the underground mapping and inseam drilling that is now routinely being acquired on site indicates that the Brunner seam does have significant faulting in the current development area, with both partial seam and full seam offsets encountered within the mine. This is not reflected in the global resource estimate due to the density of data available for modelling and the resolution at which the model is developed.

It is not uncommon for these types of issues to be encountered in a mining environment. Access to the resource at the exploration stage and financial constraints involved in exploring a deposit mean that resource estimates are routinely developed upon a limited data set which is intended to represent the entire deposit. Mine development and grade control activities are then established to gather sufficient geological data to validate or refine the detailed mine plans and reduce the geological uncertainty to a level that can be managed within the standard operational environment.

In reviewing this project, we believe that geological risk due to localised faulting impacting upon mine development will be an on-going challenge for the project.

Good geological practice within the mining environment will mitigate the geological risk to an acceptable level. An on-going commitment to inseam drilling, mapping and grade control systems will deliver geological data of value in planning extraction in any upcoming 18 month period. This will require significant investment and on-going integration between mine development and technical services on site.

The short term focus needs to be maintained on targeted data acquisition in those areas scheduled for initial extraction;  gathering and integrating enough geological data to ensure potential development risks are minimised. Grade control will be an essential long term requirement to enhance mine planning and manage risk for the PRCL project.

RDCL has not re-estimated the PRCL resource, but has reviewed the resource and the geological data that has been acquired since the resource estimate was compiled. PRCL has advised that all permits and consents are in good standing.

This report is intended for the express use by PRCL in connection with the financing activity for the Pike River Coal Mine and should not be used or relied upon for any other purpose. Neither the whole nor any part of this report nor any reference thereto may be included in or with or attached to any document or used for any other purpose, without written consent as to the form and context in which it appears

We think local support on the ground is incredibly important.

Guy can be reached at gboaz@rdcl.co.nz and +64 21 884 979.

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New mine build, engineering geology generally, geological support for exploration and development, geophysicist to support coal logging and ATV acquisition and processing and CPT Testing technician particularly in Christchurch.

• Hiring for attitude.
• Self starters, high level of initiative.
• High level of resiliance.

RDCL is a “fast moving” company with opportunity in New Zealand and Asia.  We work in remote areas, wide spread over geographic regions.  We need people who are willing to take on the challenge and work with us to develop an exciting career and company.

Experience for:

• Mine build is preferrably 5 years + with construction.  Geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist. Project is overseas.
• Engineering geologist is for graduate to 5 years.
• Geologist is graduate to 8 years.
• Geophysicist is graduate to 5 years.
• CPT is good experience on earthworks, machine operation, civil technician.  CPT testing specific is not required.

Please contact info@rdcl.co.nz or call 06 877 1652 for more information.

These tools are digital, smart, fast and deliver meticulous detail.  We like that!

ATV services are being developed in conjunction with our partner GXD Exploration & Drilling supplies (www.gxdsupply.com). GXD is a high growth services company based in Manila, backing Philippine mining growth by making significant investment in the acquisition of this leading edge technology. RDCL will supply technical and operating services to support the ATV.

As far as we understand it, this will be the only ATV based permanently in Asia. We understand the Televiewer will be in Manila around mid-June.  We look forward to working with GXD and our clients in the delivery of this new offering.

The Acoustic Televiewer (ATV) is the digital age addition to measurement of structural orientations in a drillhole.  The televiewer generates an image of the borehole wall by transmitting ultrasound pulses from a rotating sensor and records the amplitude and travel time of the signals reflected at the interface between mud and formation (borehole wall).

A brand new Downhole Acquisition System has also been ordered by RDCL for the New Zealand market.  Our domestic capability will initially include Dual-Spaced Density, Natural Gamma, Caliper, Guard Resistivity and Full-Waveform Sonic in boreholes up to 1000m depth.  It is a versatile system that we can add further instruments to if required and it’s all helicopter-portable.  The system has a lead time of 60 to 90 days so we hope to have this capability up and running in August.

In the meantime, we may be able to work hire equipment for your project so please ask us should you wish to engage geophysical services.

These tools are digital, smart, fast and deliver meticulous detail.  We like that!

ATV services are being developed in conjunction with our partner GXD Exploration & Drilling supplies (www.gxdsupply.com). GXD is a high growth services company based in Manila, backing Philippine mining growth by making significant investment in the acquisition of this leading edge technology. RDCL will supply technical and operating services to support the ATV.

As far as we understand it, this will be the only ATV based permanently in Asia. We understand the Televiewer will be in Manila around mid-June.  We look forward to working with GXD and our clients in the delivery of this new offering.

The Acoustic Televiewer (ATV) is the digital age addition to measurement of structural orientations in a drillhole.  The televiewer generates an image of the borehole wall by transmitting ultrasound pulses from a rotating sensor and records the amplitude and travel time of the signals reflected at the interface between mud and formation (borehole wall).

A brand new Downhole Acquisition System has also been ordered by RDCL for the New Zealand market.  Our domestic capability will initially include Dual-Spaced Density, Natural Gamma, Caliper, Guard Resistivity and Full-Waveform Sonic in boreholes up to 1000m depth.  It is a versatile system that we can add further instruments to if required and it’s all helicopter-portable.  The system has a lead time of 60 to 90 days so we hope to have this capability up and running in August.

In the meantime, we may be able to work hire equipment for your project so please ask us should you wish to engage geophysical services.

To help deal with current workload and increase services we look forward to key staff joining our team:

• David Reynolds, Principle Geologist – 25 year experienced geologist, ex-South Africa most recently from Harmony.  Particular experience in project evaluation and economic assessment, project management. Arrives early May.
• Jonathan Garelick, Geotechnical Engineer – ME (Civil Eng, City of London Uni), 3 years with particular experience in windfarms and waste water. Arrives early May.
• Evangelos Georgopolous, Geotechnical and Mining Engineer- MSc(Design and Construction of Underground Works), 8 years experience in foundations, tunnels, rock reinforcement, stress and displacement analyses and modelling, soil and rock geotechnics.  Arriving June.
• Gareth Hay, Logging Engineer – BSc(Earth Sciences), 5 years experience geophysical logging in New Zealand.  Joins to support new Acoustic Televiewer services (Downhole Services).