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Project Update: Arapuni Hydro Dam Alton Drilling is currently working alongside Mercury Energy at the Arapuni Hydro Dam as part of a three-year infrastructure upgrade programme. Using Rig 8586, our team is drilling a series of pressure relief holes into the dam’s left abutment. This work forms part of the contingency programme supporting the long-term performance and resilience of the asset. The…
We’re proud to be featured in the June/July edition of Australasian Drilling magazine as part of the Faces of Drilling: New Zealand series. The feature shines a spotlight on eight members of the Alton Drilling team, sharing their career journeys, experiences in the drilling industry, and the people behind the work we do across New Zealand. Read the full feature in the digital edition of…
New Zealand’s mineral and exploration sector is undergoing an unprecedented boom, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s resource development history. With both greenfield sites—previously unexplored areas—and existing projects expanding, the industry is thriving across the North and South Islands. The current pro-mining government has declared New Zealand “open for business,” setting the…
2023 started well with a few people moving between projects and a position change for Jay Wood into a trainer advisor role. Two brand new LM drills where mobilised to the West Coast of the South Island Rigs 8153 & 8171 for Federation mining. The Ohakuri project came to an end and rig 71 was Demobilised back to Waihi in March Rig 91 was flown to the base of the Arapuni dam in April to start the…
Hey team, What a ride we’ve had in the South Island this year! We’ve wrapped up another crazy, yet super productive, year – projects kicked off, drilling madness (90,000 meters worth), and our team morale hitting the roof. Huge shoutout to our crew for bringing their A-game, and props to the recruitment team for smoothly bringing in all our new folks. Now, let’s chat about Federation. It started…
We are thrilled to have welcomed two new MDR700 mobile rigs to our growing fleet, these units were manufactured in Finland and commissioned and shipped from Poland. These rigs are scheduled for underground projects in both North and South Islands. Rig 9020 has now commenced it’s first project, Our maintenance and manufacturing departs are finalising the last upgrades to Rig 9021 which is schedule…
Big thank you to all our clients, suppliers and amazing team you have all been a big part of the success of Alton Drilling! Here’s to continuing to grow and build on Alton’s success while being Resourceful, Respectful and Genuine!
For the full article head to the below website! https://www.waterfordpress.co.nz/business-south-july-2023/
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