Aurora Group of companies is pleased to announce the registration of a new company Aurora Quest Services Ltd., a drilling company of new generation and a joint venture of Aurora Minerals Group and an international drilling company Quest Exploration Drilling. With more than 50 years of mining experience, Quest Exploration Drilling (QED) is widely recognized as one of the pioneers in the provision of drilling services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Aurora Quest Services Ltd. (AQS) specializes in diamond core drilling (surface & underground), reverse circulation drilling, geotechnical drilling, water bore drilling, as well as geothermal slimhole drilling. The Company offers a diversified service to its client base in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on mineral exploration, geotechnical site investigations, water management and geothermal exploration.
The company's drilling fleet includes:
- - Man Portable Rigs
- - Multi-Purpose Drills
- - Deep Hole Capacity Drills
- - Large Diameter Rotary Drills
- - Underground Diamond Drills
The new company is registered in Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) and carries out activities based on the norms and principles of English common law. AIFC is a financial hub for Central Asia, the Caucasus, EAEU, the Middle East, West China, Mongolia and Europe. AIFC Acts are based on the principles, legislation and precedents of the law of England and Wales and the standards of leading global financial centers. AIFC entities and employees enjoy a zero tax rate on their corporate and individual income as well as gains from the sale of securities, dividends and compensation on the listed securities.
The Principle of AQS’s operation is based on world’s best practices and knowledge in the field of drilling in any surface conditions, including mountainous areas using a helicopter, in compliance with high standards of safety, health and the environment.
