Mining Magazine June 2014 | Page 144

Discovery Metals
Boseto Copper Project
Boseto crushing circuit
is its sustainable mantra , incorporating both the environment and local people .
In 2012 , the company published its first sustainability report , a detailed 11-page document outlining its efforts to create a sustainable and ethical operation .
On the environmental side it is committed to minimising harmful impacts in the short term by deploying rigorous dust extraction methods , and in the long term by using diesel to power vehicles and generate electricity . Other areas such as local biodiversity and water use are monitored closely and involve consultation with stakeholders .
From a human perspective , the Boseto Project was set up without the displacement of any citizens as the site is 20 kilometres from the nearest settlement . Despite this , it has still offered
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