BISIE TIN PROJECT
“ Our approach is that we are guests of the people around us . We happened to be born in two environments that allowed us to be more educated and affluent in the people whose backyard we are working , that doesn ’ t make us any better ”
– Boris Kamstra , CEO or a helicopter ride in . Kamstra admits that this restricted the size of equipment needed for construction and would not present an efficient cost effective way of working .
“ People believed the road development was impossible , but together with the North Kivu government , we have taken pretty poor logistical circumstances and implemented mitigating strategies to make what was once unsurmountable achievable ,” says Kamstra .
A community can play the most important role in the success of mining operations . For North Kivu , the Bisie Tin Project represents an opportunity to create not only a premier tin producing area , but also create industry .
“ Our approach is that we are guests of the people around us . We happened to be born in two environments that allowed us to be more educated and affluent in the people whose backyard we are working , but that doesn ’ t make us any better ,” says Kamstra .
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