Mining Magazine November 2016 | Page 87

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“ Three years ago , HSE Mining was bought by the Swire group . Previously we were owned by one entrepreneurial and successful individual who started the business 25 years ago . We have evolved from that foundation into a business now owned by a very large international , family-owned company ,” Fidock says .
“ Swire brings a strong values base to our business . We ’ re in the middle of reinforcing the strong values of what is a 200-year-old family business and for us , integrating those values into the way we work

Approximately

700 Number of Employees at HSE Mining

has not been a difficult process – because that culture and values already exist in our business .”
As well as reinforcing its values , new ownership has put a floor under HSE Mining ’ s financial stability , he adds .
“ This is still a very competitive market . Everyone is really tentative around calling the recent improvements in commodity pricing as the ‘ end ’ of the bad period , but regardless of economic conditions , our goal is to continue to operate safely , cost effectively and cost efficiently .”
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