DISCOVERY METALS
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Discovery Metals is set to open up new opportunities underground at its flagship Boseto asset as it looks to maximise exploration possibilities in the north-western region of Botswana .
Having commenced production of copper and silver at its heartland in 2012 , the company has been given the first green light by the government to increase production capabilities to around 50,000 tonnes of copper per annum , extending the site ’ s lifespan from 15 to 25 years if all three expansions go ahead .
The Australian-founded group , renamed Discovery Metals from Discovery Nickel Limited in 2006 , also has important operations outside of Boseto in copper , manganese , gold and nickel .
A key ethos behind its continuing exploratory work is sustainability both in its treatment of people ( employees and locals ) and the environment , ensuring that existing and new developments deliver optimum national benefit while avoiding undue natural harm .
‘ These are exciting times for Discovery Metals which will allow the development of our underground mining programme to progress ’
– CEO , Bob Fulker
112 July 2014