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News Release from: Intertek Caleb Brett
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial Team on 20 September 2007

Intertek acquires NTEL, expanding into
N.Australia

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Intertek Mineral Services Group, a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, has acquired Northern Territory Environmental Laboratories Pty

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 the existing Intertek 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 the Intertek regional coverage in Australia and is a positive step in our goal 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 the Intertek 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".

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