Our new D9 bulldozer was ordered from Terra Industrial NZ Ltd (Terra Cat) in Christchurch in late June 2025, build-date late August 2025, and arrived in Auckland 1st Dec 2025. The machine was transported by B.R. Satherley Transport Ltd first to...Read more
We recently purchased two new Volvo A45G articulated dump trucks from TDX Ltd. for our Stockton Mine operations. Additional equipment was then fitted by TDX including – fast fill system, exhaust wrap, RT, handrails, headboard, chocks/bracket...Read more
Doug Hood Mining Ltd (DHML) meets a maintenance milestone with the installation of a rebuilt engine into our 2007 Hitachi EX1900 excavator operating at Stockton Mine on the West Coast. After years of reliable performance in one of New Zealand’s...Read more
Gavin has retired as Plant Manager after 43 years with Doug Hood Mining Ltd. Gavin joined the Company in 1982 as a diesel mechanic in Ashburton. Throughout his time with the company Gavin has had a significant and lasting impact on the...Read more
We took the 1900 out of the production fleet for 4 weeks to replace the undercarriage. New undercarriage was fitted by our Stockton-based maintenance crew with assistance from the OEM. Components due were changed out at the same time...Read more
The earth dam and stormwater containment sump constructed by Doug Hood Mining Ltd (DHML) at Stockton Mine are complete. With a final crest level of RL737m, the 610,000 bcm dam embankment is 30 metres high. Excavation of the mine...Read more
With a solid programme of work ahead we are looking for another Field Service Mechanic based at our Stockton Mine workshop. Focused on fleet availability for a busy contract mining operation this role is based on a 5-on 2-off roster. The successful...Read more
We want to hear from excavator, dozer and dump truck operators for our Stockton Mine projects near Westport.We pay competitive rates, our work is rewarding and productive, individual strengths and teamwork are valued highly. We develop and maintain...Read more
Kevin is retiring as General Manager and Director after 21 years with Doug Hood Mining Ltd. Kevin joined the Company in 2000 following eight years with Works Civil Construction as Area/Branch Manager of the Rotorua/Eastern Bay of Plenty business...Read more
After a lifetime in the mechanical engineering industry, including the last 14 years with Doug Hood Mining Ltd, Gavin Thompson has decided to retire. However, with a number of restoration projects backed up at home plus being Chief Engineer to the...Read more
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