MINING been brought in specifically to lead the development of the project .
He comes with over 20 years ’ experience in the global mining industry , working with Anglo American on two African mines and was the president of the Ghana Chamber of Mines .
“ We ’ re excited to welcome Johan to the Cupric team ,” says Dennis Bartlett , Cupric ’ s Chief Executive Officer .
Bartlett stresses that a key element of Ferreira ’ s appointment is his experience within underground mining .
“ He brings the underground mining expertise necessary to transition the project from studies to mine development and operations ,” he says .
With a targeted construction date aiming for the latter part of 2017 , Cupric seemingly has all the right pieces in place for the project to truly become a major operation in Botswana and Africa .
The company has committed to its Khoemacau copper / silver project , with plans for further expansion that will increase annual production to well over 100,000 tonnes of copper and in advance of 3 million ounces of silver .
Cupric is saying and doing all the right things that will get the company through its 27-year mine life and be hugely successful along the way .
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