Specialised Ground Investigation

  • Cone Penetrometer Testing
  • Seismic Cone Penetrometer Testing
  • Downhole Geophysics
  • Acoustic Televiewer
  • Inclinometer Monitoring

Our inhouse tools include:

  • CPT/SCPT Rig
  • Downhole Geophysical Logging Unit
  • - Coal Combination Sonde
  • - FWS Sonde
  • - Acoustic Televiewer
  • Inclinometer

Logging Engineers add value through:

  • CPT Interpretation
  • SCPT Interpretation
  • Geophysical Log Interpretation
  • Breakout Analysis
  • Rock Strength Analysis
  • Geological Structure Analysis

Recent Articles

Current Positions Available – Geotechnical Engineer, Mine Services Manager (NZ)

April 14th, 2012

RDCL is currently looking to fill the following positions: Geotechnical Engineer – Geotechnical, Civil or Structural engineer with interest or experience in ground engineering to specifically provide specialist services as it relates to geotechnical aspects of foundation design. Must have a good understanding of the “structural” engineering of foundations to assist interpretation and application of … read more


“Fracking presents sustainable opportunities for New Zealand” – Cam in the Dominion Post, March 8

March 9th, 2012

Article quote from The Dominion Post, Thursday March 8, B5 OPINION “Fracking presents sustainable opportunities for New Zealand” Fracking is the latest rallying point in the tension over fossil fuels. It is a tension that is generally characterised by argument and dogma, and no coherent discussion or coordinated action. This is irrational and needs to … read more



RDCL Update – CPT in Christchurch, Underground coal in Indonesia, Manila opening

February 27th, 2012

RDCL continues to build capability in the New Zealand and Asian markets with the hire of specialist CPT operators and geophysical staff and opening of a new office in Manila, the Philippines.  This comes with a workload of mining engineering, geotechnical and geological services with projects including a new underground operation in Indonesia, support to … read more


Supporting Professional Development – Silver Sponsors AusIMM NZ Conference 2012

February 13th, 2012

RDCL is proud to once again support the AusIMM (Australasian Institute of Mining and Metalurgy) NZ conference as a Silver sponsor in  2012. The AusIMM provides an important professional and ethical framework for mining professionals.  RDCL is pleased to support the conference in 2012 and looks forward to the coming succesfull event.


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