THESE , SCHWARZ SAYS , ARE EXAMPLES OF THOSE REAL AND TANGIBLE BENEFITS
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opportunities for sustainable livelihood enhancement ,” Schwarz says .
This has seen the company work on multiple agricultural programmes , taking farmers , groups and communities from just subsistence towards sustainable commercial agriculture in cotton , potato and sorghum production . Base Titanium is working with governmental and non-governmental organisations , including international partners , to enhance these programmes and to connect the farmers with markets for their products .
programmes to address competency gaps and enhance skill levels of our existing employees ; also , a range of external programmes are run , including apprenticeships , student attachments , a graduate training scheme and imparting artisan skills to neighbouring community members .”
Currently 970 people , including outsourced service contractors , are employed at the Kwale Mine . Reflecting the company ’ s commitment to prioritise job opportunities for
THESE , SCHWARZ SAYS , ARE EXAMPLES OF THOSE REAL AND TANGIBLE BENEFITS
Earlier this year , a report from the Zambia Chamber of Mines revealed that the global mining industry is facing its most significant skills shortage in decades , and Base Titanium is all too aware of the importance of providing employment and training opportunities .
“ One of our key programmes is training and skills development ,” he says . “ This includes internal training
Cotton harvesting in full swing
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