SILVERCORP METALS INC .
“ AMC have been working with us for a number of years and understand the nature of the ore bodies , the information we ’ re collecting , how we collect it , how it gets processed and how we apply that picture to the operations ”
LON SHAVER VICE PRESIDENT , SILVERCORP
collecting , how we collect it , how it gets processed and how we apply that picture to the operations ,” explains Shaver . “ We record some of these nuances on our Enterprise Blog ; our in-house platform allows us to store , share and access information in real time across the business . AMC have made a number of site visits and combined with the flow of information we can share they ’ re in a great position to chart the process and come up with what we believe are reasonable conclusions for this latest report . They ’ ve also worked with us on reports for the GC mine . We trust the expertise AMC brings on technical reports and look forward to their input on assessing the viability of our future projects .”
for the mining industry in China . “ Across our mine sites we ’ re continually re-greening and re-vegetating and right now we ’ re building an aggregate plant within the Ying mining district ,” explains Shaver . “ Working with the community and local government we ’ re aiming to upcycle waste rock stockpiles from our mines into useful building materials .”
Silvercorp ’ s involvement with local businesses is creating economic opportunities in synchronicity with its mine life plan . Setting the standard for others to follow in China ’ s mining industry bodes well for a productive and bright future for the company .
A Sustainable Future A holistic and sustainable philosophy is key to Silvercorp ’ s growth strategy . From reducing waste to minimising mining ’ s footprint on the surrounding environment , the company is proactive in its efforts to lead the conversation around sustainability
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