# alton (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alton. Page: Feed: --- ## [Project Update: Arapuni Hydro Dam](https://www.altondrilling.co.nz/blog/2026/08/14/project-update-arapuni-hydro-dam/) _2026-08-14 · Alton Drilling_ 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… ## [Faces of Drilling: New Zealand](https://www.altondrilling.co.nz/blog/2026/07/17/faces-of-drilling-new-zealand-alton-drilling/) _2026-07-17 · Alton Drilling_ 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 mining boom fuels a thriving future: Alton](https://www.altondrilling.co.nz/blog/2025/05/12/new-zealand-s-mining-boom-fuels-a-thriving-future-alton/) _2025-05-12 · Alton Drilling_ 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…