SUPPLIER PROFILE
RedBull has made a name in the New Zealand mining and quarrying industries for combining the best technical capabilities with down-to-earth practical solutions and reliable , safe delivery of blasting services and explosives products .
OceanaGold selects strategic partners who are able to assist them to achieve their clear objectives of safety , lowest cost production and superior quality .
In 2012 OceanaGold selected RedBull Mining Services Ltd as their partner for the supply of explosives at Macraes , Frasers Underground and Reefton Mines . We were chosen due to our flexibility , responsiveness , superior service and competitive pricing .
The relationship has grown and strengthened over time , assisted by our open and co-operative approach combined with our day-to-day ‘ can-do ’ attitude and highest quality emulsions .
RedBull met and exceeded expectations when in 2012 we established , constructed and mobilised a greenfields site at Macraes Mine into full logistics , manufacturing , production and supply in just five months .
In New Zealand we supply various gold mines and provide a fully integrated ‘ rock-on-ground ’ drilling and blasting service to over 120 quarries . We also specialise in the technically challenging close proximity blasting on confined , urban construction sites .
RedBull Mining Services Ltd and RedBull Powder Company Ltd operate only within New Zealand . Outside New Zealand we trade through a subsidiary , Star Holdings Ltd .
Employees : 50 Established : 1997 Industry : Mining , Quarrying and Construction
Services : Explosives and blasting services , including fully integrated ‘ rock-on-ground ’ drilling and blasting services
Management : Managing Director – Peter Shapiro ; Operations Director – Mike Henderson ; General Manager – Chris Pilmer ; Manager , Mining – Steve Butters
Website : www . redbullpowder . co . nz Phone : + 64 ( 9 ) 525 1181