Symbol Mining, an Australian company operating in Nigeria, is posed to showcase the success stories of the country’s mining industry to the world through its own achievements in the industry.
Symbol Mining is currently operating in Bauchi State through its subsidiary company, Imperial Joint Venture.
“Symbol is building a reputable, safe and trusted mining company in Nigeria, and hopes to raise awareness of Nigeria’s potential as a mineral resource producer,” said Tim Wither, CEO, Symbol Mining.
Apart from Imperial Joint Venture, Symbol Mining has another subsidiary company in Nasarawa State, Tawny Joint Venture, which it partners with Adudu Farms Nigeria Ltd.
Starting operation in Nigeria in 2012, Symbol Mining has in the last six years “completed over 12,000m of exploration drilling,” according to Wither, who added that “our maiden resource demonstrated a mineralisation zone of high-grade zinc and lead.”
Looking forward, the company integrates the development of its hosting communities into its plans, with which it enjoys good collaboration.
“Central to our future success is the support of the local community and development of a skilled workforce. Our core values include respect and acceptance from the local communities in which we operate, and this is only achieved by open and honest conversations,” Wither said.
While the company started mining activities in June 2018, it has nonetheless made tremendous impact in the industry. Although most of its technically skilled workforce is still being sourced abroad due to the infant stage of the company, it however plans to train local people to have the necessary technical skills from where the company will source its technical skilled workers.
“Our vision is to grow capabilities in-house by training and educating people from the local community. This will support our aggressive exploration and growth strategies and help expand the mining industry in Nigeria,” he said.
“Ideally, we would like to be the employer of choice for the mining industry in Nigeria,” Wither said.
One major legacy the company plans to establish in Nigeria is to demonstrate to the whole world of the striving mining business environment in Nigeria, thereby encouraging other investors to invest in the industry in Nigeria, which will in turn benefit the country and mining communities.
“Symbol wants to demonstrate Nigeria’s potential as a mineral resource producer. Our success will help grow the awareness of Nigeria mining sector and will also attract additional supporting industries,” Wither assured.
JOSEPH MAURICE OGU
