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Position Available – Geotechnical Engineer, Graduate Engineering Geologist

November 30th, 2011

RDCL is again looking for a Principle or Senior level Geotechnical Engineer with mining development, infrastructure, underground and open pit experience.  This is to join our existing team and assist with oncoming and current project work.  A Graduate to intermediate level Engineering Geologist is also invited to apply. RDCL is focused on the mining sector … read more


Meet our New Staff – Havelock North (Business Manager), Westport (Mining Engineer), Christchurch (Water and Geotechnical)

November 22nd, 2011

Matt Every, Business Manager (Company wide responsibilities) 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 … read more


Project Management training completed

October 22nd, 2011

Specialist Project Management training has been undertaklen by 10 RDCL staff over 2 days to improve our ability in this area. We understand the need to improve our client interactions and internal process as our projects get more complex and company grows. This is a priority course for the company and all staff will be … read more


Brand New, High Powered Coal Geophysics Tool Arrives October 2011

October 6th, 2011

The RDCL brand new downhole geophysics system is expected to be fully operational by the end of October, 2011.  The system is equipped to run density, guard resistivity, calliper, natural gamma and full-wave sonic logs. These brand new tools come with the latest calibration equipment and high-powered density source to maximise data quality, even through … read more


RDCL Finalists in Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

September 15th, 2011

              Yay! We’re proud to have been selected as Westpac Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards finalists.  We are finalists in the Small-Medium Business and Innovation categories. We love being based in Hawke’s Bay and working throughout NZ and the world.  Our success reflects your support and we … read more


RDCL Finalists in Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

September 15th, 2011

              Yay! We’re proud to have been selected as Westpac Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards finalists.  We are finalists in the Small-Medium Business and Innovation categories. We love being based in Hawke’s Bay and working throughout NZ and the world.  Our success reflects your support and we … read more


The Commodity Boom – Cam’s advice for mining growth

September 1st, 2011

Cam spoke to Simon Hartley, Business reporter from the Otago Daily Times about the road ahead at the recent AusIMM NZ Branch Conference.  “Now is the time for mining companies to be considering low-grade mineral deposits, with prices expected to push towards peaks in the near future [2-3 years].”   Read more….


The Commodity Boom – Cam's advice for mining growth

September 1st, 2011

Cam spoke to Simon Hartley, Business reporter from the Otago Daily Times about the road ahead at the recent AusIMM NZ Branch Conference.  “Now is the time for mining companies to be considering low-grade mineral deposits, with prices expected to push towards peaks in the near future [2-3 years].”   Read more….


RDCL AusIMM NZ Branch Conference 2011

August 22nd, 2011

We’re proud to support our industry and be key sponsors of this year’s AusIMM NZ Branch Conference. This year we are also celebrating the huge contribution woman make to the industry by sponsoring the Women in Mining networking function. Visit RDCL’s stand at AusIMM, learn more about our new Downhole Logging Services and meet our dynamic new staff.  See you this weekend.


Staff Wanted: Geologists, Engineering Geologists, Mining Engineer, Hydrogeologist

August 9th, 2011

Due to continued growth, RDCL is again looking for suitable Geologists, Engineering Geologists and Mining Engineers.  Positions are available in Havelock North, Christchurch, Westport and potentially Wanaka. Preferred attributes are: Graduate Geologist – core logging skills and rig supervision.  Training provided, core skills in basic field procedures preferred. Resource Estimation Geologist – coal modelling experience … read more