The mines’ conceptual stage for its expansion option has been completed and will be proceeding to pre-feasibility. Its Ajopa pit is in its final stage of optimisation and forms part of the 2012 business-plan.
Mr. Sicelo Ntuli, Managing Director, Iduapriem Mine, said the company will continue to contribute toward the country’s socio- economic growth and development with emphasis on the local communities.
“Iduapriem’s achievement was through hard work, sustained education, and improved mine worker relations.
He disclosed that the company has embarked on a number of expansion programmes aimed at maximising its production levels.
“We have a stable outlook as to the life of mine, and as we mine we look for possible opportunities to sustain our operations.”
He said safety is a paramount ingredient in the mining sector, and that occupational injuries usually led to Loss Time Injuries (LTI); but Iduapriem has adopted many modern operational practices to eliminate such injuries, making the mines a safer place for all its workers.
“The company values its staff and will do everything to make them feel safe and give of their best, and will not compromise mine safety principles and standards.”
He said
conscious efforts will be made to allow the various host communities to
benefit more through engagements with them, especially in community
activities.
Mr. Ntuli appealed to the workers not to relent on their safety and basic mine rules to safeguard lives and property.
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