Minerals > Intertek Acquires NTEL

Singapore - Intertek Group plc (Intertek), a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, announced that its Mineral Services Group has acquired Northern Territory Environmental Laboratories Pty Ltd (NTEL).

NTEL provides analytical testing and sample preparation services to mining, ore and mineral companies and government regulatory bodies in the Far North of Australia. NTEL carries out testing in one centralised laboratory facility. This provides clients with expertise "under one roof" and enhanced quality control.

The acquisition of NTEL complements Intertek’s existing global minerals services, network and capacity. Intertek provides analytical services to the world's mineral, ore and mining industries with facilities in Indonesia, China, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Brazil and North America. NTEL offers sample preparation and analytical testing services for metals including Uranium, rare earth and base metals. NTEL operates a state-of-the-art laboratory in Darwin.

John Fowler, Intertek Regional Manager for Minerals Asia, said “The acquisition of NTEL broadens Intertek’s regional coverage in Australia and is a positive step in Intertek’s goal is to be the recognized leader for minerals analytical testing in Asia Pacific. The NTEL business compliments the existing Intertek Genalysis facilities. Customers will greatly benefit from this addition in another strategic location. Acquiring NTEL expands Intertek’s capability to meet growing global demand for mineral testing services, and brings further value to our mining, exploration and production customers.”

Alastair Inglis, NTEL Managing Director, said “Working together with Intertek will enable NTEL to expand its services in the far north of Australia. The focus on high quality analysis and customer service fits well with the NTEL business philosophy. We look forward to working with the Intertek management to incorporate our state-of-the-art facilities into the global services network. The combined company will enable us to take our business to another level, offering more comprehensive services to the mining and exploration community”.

About NTEL:
Northern Territory Environmental Laboratories Pty Ltd has provided analytical services to the mineral exploration and production industry since 2001. NTEL is an accredited National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia laboratory, and is approved by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service for the receipt and treatment of samples from interstate and overseas. For further information, visit www.ntel.com.au

About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. Intertek is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE: ITRK). For further information, visit www.intertek.com.

Intertek’s Mineral Services Group provides analytical services to the world’s ore and mineral and mining industry, including laboratory analysis, assay, inspection, consulting and related expertise. For further information, visit www.intertek-cb.com/minerals/ .

Contact NTEL
Alastair Inglis, Managing Director NTEL
Telephone: +61 8 9251 8100 (Australia)
Email: alastair.inglis@Ntel.com.au

Contact Intertek Minerals Services
John Fowler, Regional Manager - Minerals Asia
Telephone: +62 8161809012
Email: john.fowler@intertek.com

Contact Intertek
Erik Holladay, Global Marketing Director – Mineral Services
Telephone: +1 713 407 3500 (USA)
Email: testingservices@intertek.com