Mining Magazine June 2014 | Page 145

Mining

Company Information

Industry
Mining
headquarters
Gaborone
founded
2003 ( Discovery Metals named in 2006 )
communities blighted by high unemployment the opportunity to gain apprenticeships and work .
Within the company , staff are put through an intensive training programme which includes induction in computer skills , administrative processes , safety , risk management , archaeological finds , environment , equipment operation , process operational procedures , driving , technical aspects , and on the job training .
The company employs three expatriate and several local trainers and supports the programme by the use of consultants .
As more exploration and production opportunities spring up at Boseto and in other parts of Botswana , Discovery Metals looks well-placed to play a vital part in the country , maximising its undoubted minerals potential .
Key People / Titles :
CEO , Bob Fulker
employees
500
revenue
R500 million
products / services
Copper , silver , nickel , gold , manganese
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