The current team is one of experience, professionalism and most of all a desire to succeed with all members of the team having a financial stake in the operations.

Colin Ludwig and Terry Betts combined have 50 years drilling and supervisory experience. Both have had experience with surface drilling programs including RC and core drilling involving deep and direction hole drilling. They have both been involved with underground drilling operations using the highly productive LM75 drills.

Their experiences have not been limited to Australia but have worked offshore in countries such as Indonesia and China. In China for example, the surface drilling program initially involved expatriate drillers until local drillers were trained. With the exception of senior supervisors, the operation is now manned by local Chinese crews.

Peter Bennett is the Financial Manager/Managing Director and he brings with him a wealth of experience that includes having run his own Stockbroking/accounting business successfully for the last 15 years. Prior to this Peter was employed with Normandy Poseidon as group Administration Manager before being appointed Company Secretary to Zapopan Mining. In these roles he has gained an immense knowledge of the operations and financial needs of mining companies. Peter also has qualifications in Law and Commerce.

We have retained as a consultant Roger Lord who has extensive skills in the drilling industry, having been an owner operator of a drilling company in Australia prior to its purchase by the Boart Longyear Group of Companies .

The position we see ourselves in the market place is that of market leader and being seen as the “drilling contractor by choice” by supplying superior service in a safe and responsible manner.
The group will be an international standard drilling company in both management practices and safety performances. It will be the Drilling Contractor by choice in the region. The company will continue to grow and increase its drill fleet.

People

Our people are vital to the future of the company. We will be introducing training programs to enhance the skills of our people to provide them with the opportunity to develop careers and seek promotions within the company.

Our senior management is supported by experienced drilling supervisors, accredited drillers, on staff paramedic, maintenance supervisors and health safety & environmental officers.

Our local workforce comprises experienced Liberian offsiders and drivers.

Training

First Aid, safety, fire fighting, malaria prevention and reduction strategy training for all current employees has been completed and successfully integrated in our operations

Toolbox training sessions focussing on operational and maintenance issues has been introduced on a monthly basis to re-enforce skills learnt on the job.

Standard work procedures to Australian standards and risking assessments have also been incorporated into all of our drilling programmes and operations.