Service units aim to provide specialized geociences related services not available elsewhere in the country; external clients may purchase these services

Chemical Laboratory

The chemical laboratory is largely geared towards supporting departmental projects but because of its special expertise, certain analytical services not available elsewhere in the country may be purchased from the department.   Our lab has recently been upgraded with some modern equipment and it services are available to the mineral industry whenever a  specific need arises.

Drilling Services

Our drilling unit, as in the case of the chemical laboratory, is also largely for departmental work but its services may also be purchased under similar conditions.

The unit is very well equipped for groundwater work with three heavy truck mounted as well as a portable rig for small islands (shown on left).

For more information, contact :

Director,
Mineral Resources Department,
Private Mail Bag,
GPO, Suva.
Fiji Islands.

FAX:      (679)  337 0039
PHONE: (679)  338 1611

or   [Contact us by Email]

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Engineering Geology

There is capability within the department to provide geotechnical advice for construction or development work where geological factors need to be taken into account.

Landslides are just one of the geological hazards that be considered when planning to avoid unnecessary damage