AFRICA exceptional piece of equipment that moves the extracted ore to a floating wet concentrator plant which separates the mineral deposits from the surrounding sand . The resulting product is then driven to a dedicated mineral separation plant – once fully processed at the mineral sand process plant , the mineral sand travels via rail to GCO ’ s dedicated dock at the Port of Dakar .
Marini explains how a range of control measures certify that the minerals GCO ships are of the highest quality : “ We have a laboratory operated by a technician with a Masters in Chemistry who takes hundreds of samples every single day . This ensures our product is free from pollutants and is up to international standards .”
Strategy GCO ’ s scientific approach goes far beyond geology , hydrogeology , and metallurgy involved in mineral grading – every aspect of its operations is calculated to deliver the most value - from shareholders to the surrounding communities . Even Marini ’ s appointment as CEO just over a year ago was a decision based on his broad professional experience and technical capabilities .
He says : “ I earned a PhD in Geology and in Mining . I worked for the UN DP in Djibouti as a geologist and hydrogeologist . I also worked on a World Bank project in North Cameroon surveying over 400 villages for water , as well as in several executive roles ( as
The Senegalese government is keen to help those looking to develop industrial operations in the country - they want to have a mining industry and are prepared to make mining into a profitable business ”
– Daniel Marini , CEO
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