Introduction

Activities associated with the exploitation of mineral resources continue to impact on the global environment with accumulating consequences.

Ferret Mining & Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd (FERRET) is an established consulting company specializing in the fields of environmental management, stakeholder engagement and stakeholder engagement training. Its vast infrastructure of business networks and extensive managerial experience at project and corporate levels make it possible for the company to commit to the requirements of clients and to deliver excellent services.

FERRET aims to deliver practical solutions to environmental problems, particularly in the mining, metallurgical and chemical industries.

Vision

The vision of FERRET is to provide and develop innovative technologies for competitive mining operations and gain the confidence of clients by remaining accountable for our actions.

Mission

To become a reputable corporate citizen in the Southern African region by:

• Respecting local customs, knowledge, traditions and social structures
• Adding value to existing rural development initiatives
• Giving preference to local employment and local business, without compromising on World Best Practices (WBP)
• Acting as catalyst for regional and local economic development
• Adhering to a transparent public- and investor’s relations policy
• Inviting community representatives to add value to key decisions
• Striving to apply WBP in all projects.