Mining Magazine September 2014 | Page 101

Metorex ( Pty ) Ltd
Mining
many other countries ,” said Benfield .
“ For example we have a small contingent of South Africans , Australians and British citizens working at our mines , although it does vary from mine to mine , but the majority of the work force are local employees .”
Benfield explained that part of Metorex ’ s strategy was to ensure continuity with its ex-pats , so as not to lose their expertise , through helping them develop their careers at the company ’ s various locations .
Centralising efforts In a bid to counteract skills and supply chain issues , the company has established a central services operation called Metorex Commercial Services ( mcs ) at its headquarters in

“ The skills shortage in Africa is immense with miners in Africa , depending on the scale of their operation , employing people with the skills from many other countries ”

– Michael Benfield
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