❓ A parliamentary question regarding drilling activities at Noonkanbah Station since 1980, specifically inquiring about activities beyond petroleum exploration. The Minister confirms drilling for diamonds has occurred.
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NOONKANBAH STATION - AMAX DRILLING PROGRAM
I refer the minister to the answer given on 9 May 2007 on drilling at the Noonkanbah Station in the Kimberley. (1) Has there been any drilling at Noonkanbah Station, other than for petroleum, since November 1980? (2) If so, what are the details? Hon KIM CHANCE
I refer the minister to the answer given on 9 May 2007 on drilling at the Noonkanbah Station in the Kimberley. (1) Has there been any drilling at Noonkanbah Station, other than for petroleum, since November 1980? (2) If so, what are the details? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(1) Has there been any drilling at Noonkanbah Station, other than for petroleum, since November 1980? (2) If so, what are the details? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(2) If so, what are the details? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(1) Has there been any drilling at Noonkanbah Station, other than for petroleum, since November 1980? (2) If so, what are the details? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(2) If so, what are the details? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(1) Yes. (2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
(2) Auger and rotary drilling is being done by various companies exploring for diamonds.
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