Sierra Leone is struggling with an Ebola outbreak. Sierra Rutile, a mining company, has donated over 2 billion Leones to combat Ebola through cash donations, transportation assistance, community education, and employee health support. Sierra Rutile remains committed to monitoring the situation closely and supporting employee and community health and safety. The company has also maintained a positive business performance in the first half of 2014 despite challenges from the Ebola outbreak.
Mr. Andrew Linington is a senior Civil & Structural Engineer with over 30 years of experience in engineering and construction management. He has worked on various mining, infrastructure and industrial projects across Africa, the Middle East, North America and Asia. Currently, he works as the lead Civil and Structural engineer for De Beers on their Venetia Underground Project in South Africa, overseeing all engineering design and construction aspects. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in South Africa.
Sierra Rutile, a mining company in Sierra Leone, summarizes its response to the Ebola epidemic. To protect its 2,000+ workforce, the company implemented awareness building, screening, and hygiene improvements. It also extended these efforts to surrounding communities by collaborating with local leaders to conduct daily temperature screenings of 11,000 people and set up checkpoints. Sierra Rutile constructed an isolation unit and provided protective equipment to health workers. By engaging with the community and private sector, the company was able to sustain its operations with minimal Ebola disruption during the epidemic.
This document provides information about an investment forum called "Invest Sierra Leone 2016" that will take place in London. The forum aims to encourage investment in Sierra Leone and will include presentations and discussions with Sierra Leone government ministers and business leaders. Some of the key topics to be discussed are the investment climate in Sierra Leone, challenges and opportunities in sectors like agriculture, and the country's economic recovery since the Ebola outbreak. The agenda outlines the schedule of speakers and presentations.
The document discusses the President's Recovery Priorities in Sierra Leone. It provides an update on activities across several sectors including social protection, health, private sector development, governance, and energy. It highlights community engagement efforts, plans to source more rice locally for institutional feeding, modernizing Freetown's port, providing cash transfers and electricity access programs, and reducing electricity theft. The overall aim is to support Sierra Leone's recovery from recent economic shocks and drive sustainable development.
The document discusses updates on Sierra Leone's President's Recovery Priorities program. It provides details on:
1) Community engagement officers working with Paramount Chiefs to ensure communities understand and participate in the recovery process.
2) A program to provide livelihood support and cash payments to Ebola survivors to increase their socioeconomic security.
3) Efforts to source more rice from local farmers for institutional feeding programs to boost the domestic market for local agriculture.
The document provides an overview of Rollins, Inc., which is a premier consumer and commercial services company consisting of pest control subsidiaries. It discusses Rollins' financial highlights for 2008, including record revenues and profits. It also summarizes Rollins' acquisition of HomeTeam Pest Defense and Crane Pest Control in 2008, and how these acquisitions are contributing to sales growth. Finally, it discusses Rollins' commitment to employees through training programs and career opportunities, and how this focus on culture and people has contributed to the company's success.
This document provides an overview of the launch issue of FT Insight magazine, which aims to drive business progress in Sierra Leone by profiling entrepreneurs and discussing economic issues. The issue features an interview with Foreign Minister Dr. Samura Kamara on using economic diplomacy to build long-term prosperity. It also includes articles on transitioning Sierra Leone to a cashless economy, the challenges facing small businesses, and a health company's plans to boost economic resilience. The magazine aims to address the entrepreneurial interests of Sierra Leone's youth.
IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet Guidelines and Rubric .docxalanrgibson41217
IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: When you are considering responses to healthcare situations, it is important to be able to quickly identify the underlying ethical and bioethical
theories driving a proposed solution. While completing the worksheet, consider the core elements of the theory that must be addressed in the solution.
Prompt: In this activity, you will utilize the main ethical and bioethical theories in solutions to a proposed scenario.
Part One: Propose a solution to the following scenario using each of the five ethical theories presented in this module. Explain how your solution aligns
with the major ideas within each theory.
Scenario: There is a pandemic of a contagious disease. In the United States, there is only enough of a vaccine to cover 70% of the population. How do you
determine who gets the vaccine?
Part Two: Consider the same scenarios, but explain what process you would need to add to your solution to protect the bioethics principles.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Complete the Ethical Theories Worksheet using complete sentences. If you use resources, cite them according to APA formatting.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Part One Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation demonstrates
complex grasp of the theories
Explains a solution to the
scenario and applies the ethical
theories from the worksheet
Explains solutions to the
scenario but applies the
theories incorrectly or
incompletely
Does not provide explanation of
how ethical theories apply to
the provided scenario
50
Part Two Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation demonstrates
complex grasp of the bioethics
principles
Explains a solution to the
scenario and applies the ethical
theories from the worksheet
Explains solutions to the
scenario but applies the
theories incorrectly or
incompletely
Does not provide explanation of
how ethical theories apply to
the provided scenario
45
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
5
Total 100%
http://snhu-media.snhu.edu/files/course_repository/undergraduate/ihp/ihp420/ihp420_ethical_theories_worksheet.docx
one vulcan, locally led
201 7 ANNUAL REPORT
from
our chairman
Dear Shareholders & Friends
The past year was one of solid performance
by our employees, as they worked together
to levera.
Mr. Andrew Linington is a senior Civil & Structural Engineer with over 30 years of experience in engineering and construction management. He has worked on various mining, infrastructure and industrial projects across Africa, the Middle East, North America and Asia. Currently, he works as the lead Civil and Structural engineer for De Beers on their Venetia Underground Project in South Africa, overseeing all engineering design and construction aspects. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in South Africa.
Sierra Rutile, a mining company in Sierra Leone, summarizes its response to the Ebola epidemic. To protect its 2,000+ workforce, the company implemented awareness building, screening, and hygiene improvements. It also extended these efforts to surrounding communities by collaborating with local leaders to conduct daily temperature screenings of 11,000 people and set up checkpoints. Sierra Rutile constructed an isolation unit and provided protective equipment to health workers. By engaging with the community and private sector, the company was able to sustain its operations with minimal Ebola disruption during the epidemic.
This document provides information about an investment forum called "Invest Sierra Leone 2016" that will take place in London. The forum aims to encourage investment in Sierra Leone and will include presentations and discussions with Sierra Leone government ministers and business leaders. Some of the key topics to be discussed are the investment climate in Sierra Leone, challenges and opportunities in sectors like agriculture, and the country's economic recovery since the Ebola outbreak. The agenda outlines the schedule of speakers and presentations.
The document discusses the President's Recovery Priorities in Sierra Leone. It provides an update on activities across several sectors including social protection, health, private sector development, governance, and energy. It highlights community engagement efforts, plans to source more rice locally for institutional feeding, modernizing Freetown's port, providing cash transfers and electricity access programs, and reducing electricity theft. The overall aim is to support Sierra Leone's recovery from recent economic shocks and drive sustainable development.
The document discusses updates on Sierra Leone's President's Recovery Priorities program. It provides details on:
1) Community engagement officers working with Paramount Chiefs to ensure communities understand and participate in the recovery process.
2) A program to provide livelihood support and cash payments to Ebola survivors to increase their socioeconomic security.
3) Efforts to source more rice from local farmers for institutional feeding programs to boost the domestic market for local agriculture.
The document provides an overview of Rollins, Inc., which is a premier consumer and commercial services company consisting of pest control subsidiaries. It discusses Rollins' financial highlights for 2008, including record revenues and profits. It also summarizes Rollins' acquisition of HomeTeam Pest Defense and Crane Pest Control in 2008, and how these acquisitions are contributing to sales growth. Finally, it discusses Rollins' commitment to employees through training programs and career opportunities, and how this focus on culture and people has contributed to the company's success.
This document provides an overview of the launch issue of FT Insight magazine, which aims to drive business progress in Sierra Leone by profiling entrepreneurs and discussing economic issues. The issue features an interview with Foreign Minister Dr. Samura Kamara on using economic diplomacy to build long-term prosperity. It also includes articles on transitioning Sierra Leone to a cashless economy, the challenges facing small businesses, and a health company's plans to boost economic resilience. The magazine aims to address the entrepreneurial interests of Sierra Leone's youth.
IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet Guidelines and Rubric .docxalanrgibson41217
IHP 420 Ethical Theories Worksheet Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: When you are considering responses to healthcare situations, it is important to be able to quickly identify the underlying ethical and bioethical
theories driving a proposed solution. While completing the worksheet, consider the core elements of the theory that must be addressed in the solution.
Prompt: In this activity, you will utilize the main ethical and bioethical theories in solutions to a proposed scenario.
Part One: Propose a solution to the following scenario using each of the five ethical theories presented in this module. Explain how your solution aligns
with the major ideas within each theory.
Scenario: There is a pandemic of a contagious disease. In the United States, there is only enough of a vaccine to cover 70% of the population. How do you
determine who gets the vaccine?
Part Two: Consider the same scenarios, but explain what process you would need to add to your solution to protect the bioethics principles.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Complete the Ethical Theories Worksheet using complete sentences. If you use resources, cite them according to APA formatting.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Part One Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation demonstrates
complex grasp of the theories
Explains a solution to the
scenario and applies the ethical
theories from the worksheet
Explains solutions to the
scenario but applies the
theories incorrectly or
incompletely
Does not provide explanation of
how ethical theories apply to
the provided scenario
50
Part Two Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation demonstrates
complex grasp of the bioethics
principles
Explains a solution to the
scenario and applies the ethical
theories from the worksheet
Explains solutions to the
scenario but applies the
theories incorrectly or
incompletely
Does not provide explanation of
how ethical theories apply to
the provided scenario
45
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
5
Total 100%
http://snhu-media.snhu.edu/files/course_repository/undergraduate/ihp/ihp420/ihp420_ethical_theories_worksheet.docx
one vulcan, locally led
201 7 ANNUAL REPORT
from
our chairman
Dear Shareholders & Friends
The past year was one of solid performance
by our employees, as they worked together
to levera.
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The document provides an overview of Sierra Rutile Ltd., including:
1) Wayne Venter expresses excitement about his new role and the company's transition to dry mining, upcoming production targets, and safety initiatives.
2) Updates on the Gangama Dry Mine project include earthworks progress and upcoming phases.
3) While Ebola cases are declining, vigilance must continue as the risk is not over, and Sierra Rutile will maintain prevention efforts.
Chevron operates in South Africa through its subsidiary Chevron South Africa. It is a leading refiner and marketer of petroleum products in the country. Chevron owns a refinery in Cape Town that produces gasoline, diesel, and other products. It also markets its products under the Caltex brand and has over 845 service stations nationwide. Chevron focuses on education, health, and economic development through various social programs and investments.
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Silver Chef has experienced strong growth in 2010, with revenues increasing 40.7% and net profit before tax almost doubling to $7.5 million. The company's CEO expects continued growth in 2011, forecasting an increase in profit before tax of 26-33% and earnings per share of 31.2 cents, up from 28 cents in 2010. Silver Chef's success is driven by its rental equipment business model and organic growth across divisions, supported by new funding sources like a $74.7 million debt facility and a dividend reinvestment plan.
Vendanta Resources Sustainable Development Report 2014-15Jerry Sakala
In line with the Strategic Communications pillar of Sustainability Model, Vedanta Resources reporting is transparent, credible and rigorous. It covers the full scope of our operations; is aligned to the external benchmarks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UNGC and MDGs
and is externally verified.
Vedanta Resources is a global diversified mining company headquartered in India that produces copper, zinc, aluminium, lead, iron ore, and power. It has operations in India, Australia, Zambia, and other countries. The document analyzes Vedanta's suitability for entering China's iron ore market, covering political, legal, social, environmental, and financial factors. It describes Vedanta's operations, growth strategies around organic growth and acquisitions, and focus on sustainability and developing relationships with stakeholders.
Proposal for a sustainable community medical clinic at koindu 1Usman Daramy
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This document outlines Ecoforum's Growth Plan of Action (GPA2100) for South Africa over the next 100 years. Some key points:
- Ecoforum is running in the 2019 national and provincial elections with the goals of economic emancipation and inclusive growth.
- The GPA2100 focuses on reforming key sectors like agriculture, mining, financial services to be more locally developed and inclusive.
- Agriculture reforms include supporting family farms, biodiversity, limiting GMOs, and improving food security.
- Mining reforms focus on more local participation and beneficiation and improving health and safety.
- Financial reforms aim to increase local ownership and access through technologies and cooperative banking.
The document is Rollins, Inc.'s 2011 Annual Report. It summarizes that in 2011, Rollins had record revenue of $1.2 billion and net income of $100.7 million. Rollins' brands like Orkin and HomeTeam performed well. Rollins also invested in new technologies, fleet management, and research to improve operations and customer service. Rollins remains focused on continuous improvement and innovation to provide superior pest control services.
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- The plan aims to create jobs through infrastructure investment and employment programs, reindustrialize the economy, accelerate economic reforms, fight crime and corruption, and improve state capability.
- South Africa implemented a large social and economic relief package worth R500 billion (10% of GDP) to support individuals, workers and businesses during the pandemic.
- The economic damage from COVID-19 includes over 2 million job losses, a 16.4% contraction in GDP, and large losses in tax revenue.
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Alquity, in partnership with UK registered charity The One Foundation, helps people in developing countries who struggle to earn a living and who do not have access to credit and savings services from large banks and financial institutions. Alquity donates a minimum of 25% of their net fund management fees from the Alquity Africa Fund to The One Foundation, which directly supports microfinance programmes to create jobs and lift people out of poverty. They also had the opportunity to visit schools supported by The One Foundation and help with their school feeding program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR1ZlzWrYeE
This document is the annual report for Unilever Nigeria Plc for the year ended 31 December 2016. It provides an overview of the company's mission, values, board of directors, financial results, and other information. Some key details include:
- Revenue for 2016 was 69.8 billion Naira, up from 59.2 billion in 2015.
- Profit after tax was 3.1 billion Naira for 2016, up from 1.2 billion in 2015.
- The board of directors consists of 10 members, including the managing director and finance director.
- Unilever Nigeria's mission is to help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with sustainable brands.
This document outlines the agenda for a networking and career roundtable event for veterans at Stevenson University. The agenda includes welcoming remarks, a keynote speech on translating skills for civilian careers, employer introductions, and multiple roundtable discussion sessions for veterans to network with employers. The event aims to help veterans explore career opportunities and make connections with local employers.
The East Africa Dairy Development Project (EADD) aims to reduce poverty by improving smallholder dairy farmer incomes. It plans to double household dairy incomes over 10 years by increasing milk production and linking farmers to markets. EADD will provide training, establish local cooling plants for milk collection, and connect farmers to input and financial services to boost productivity and market access. The project is a partnership between Heifer International, TechnoServe, World Agroforestry Centre, and the International Livestock Research Institute working in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
The document provides information about Inani Trading Limited, an agricultural commodity trading company in Nigeria. It summarizes the company's mission to add value to African commodities by processing and trading over $10 million worth annually. The company aggregates, processes, stores and sells commodities like maize, cashews, and soybeans. It has the capacity to process and store over 3,000 tons annually and seeks to increase its working capital. The document outlines Inani's business model, growth plans, leadership team, and market opportunity in the Nigerian agricultural sector.
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- The event will be followed by a screening of the trailer
1) Most of the work under the President's Recovery Priorities has been planning and setting up systems to support development in key areas like education, energy, governance, health, private sector development, social welfare and water.
2) Progress includes the Anti-Corruption Commission rolling out an online reporting mechanism to tackle corruption, and a nationwide water point mapping survey to provide data to improve access to safe drinking water.
3) Nearly 2 million trees will be planted to reduce environmental damage and improve the water situation by restoring catchment areas.
The document is the first issue of the newsletter "Raise Your Game" published by the Sierra Leone Football Association. It includes:
- A message from SLFA President Isha Johansen discussing the role of football in rebuilding Sierra Leone after Ebola and announcing a new initiative to develop women's football in Africa.
- An article about Johansen becoming the first Sierra Leonean to act as a FIFA match commissioner at the 2015 Women's World Cup.
- Details of the new annual "Power Play" forum on women's football in Africa led by Johansen and Lydia Nsekera of Burundi.
The newsletter summarizes recent activities of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). Key points include:
- SLFA has restarted many football programs after the Ebola outbreak and introduced new initiatives like Powerplay to increase women's participation.
- SLFA is investigating match fixing with backing from FIFA and the government. Match fixing undermines integrity of the sport.
- FIFA has chosen Sierra Leone for its "FIFA 11 for Health" youth education program on health issues like HIV and obesity.
- SLFA held a child protection training and discussed issues like abuse and trafficking of young football players.
- Sierra Leone's chances of qualifying for AFCON 2017 are still possible if they win their remaining
1. Sierra Leone is going through a difficult period, struggling to contain an outbreak of the Ebola Virus in our country. The
disease is unprecedented in Sierra Leone and in the other West African countries where it has taken hold; but the
determination, resources and knowledge to defeat it are increasing.
Sierra Leone’s business community has been steadily making its own contribution to the Ebola response – both individually
and through the Ebola Private Sector Mobilisation Group, an initiative which focuses on how the private sector can help the
battle against Ebola and how it can ensure a healthy post-Ebola economy.
We all recognise that we have a part to play. Sierra Rutile has donated over two billion Leones to combat Ebola in Sierra
Leone; we have provided trucks to help the World Food Programme distribute food to isolated communities; worked with
local communities to spread accurate information; invested in keeping our employees and their families safe; and our staff have donated over 40 million Leones from
their salaries to the local Ebola Relief effort.
We remain vigilant in monitoring the Ebola situation closely and ensuring that our workforce and the local communities have the necessary support to identify any
Ebola cases early. At the heart of this is our commitment to the health and safety of our employees and the mining communities as well as our commitment to
meeting our responsibilities to other stakeholders.
We know that there is going to be a massive impact on Sierra Leone’s economy. It is very important for the private sector to go through and come out the other side.
Sierra Rutile is an organisation which has repeatedly demonstrated its capacity to pull together and rally its resources in tough times. Our corporate culture of
excellence and high performance allied with a world-class asset and a proven business strategy of long-term value creation through low-capex growth projects and
efficiency improvements have delivered H1 2014 results which show an 8% increase in rutile production, a 34% increase in rutile sales volumes and revenue of
US$64.1 million in-line with H1 2013 of US$66.4 million despite lower market pricing.
We move forward with a reinvigorated management team which will support our corporate growth and ensure that we are using the wealth of skills and experience
within the organisation to best serve the next phase of Sierra Rutile’s development. This sees Desmond Williams, a mineral processing engineer with a 29 year career
in mining as our new General Manager.
Crises such as our present Ebola epidemic inevitably test our national confidence. Nevertheless, Sierra Leone’s recent history is still one of optimism and post-conflict
success and Sierra Rutile looks forward with confidence.
John Bonoh Sisay
CEO, Sierra Rutile Ltd
MAINTAINING A POSITIVE PERFORMANCE DESPITE THE YEAR’S CHALLENGES
Sierra Rutile’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014 show that the company has maintained a positive performance despite the year’s challenges.
The highlights include an 8% increase in rutile production to 56,060 tonnes (H1 2013: 51,985 tonnes) and a 34% increase in rutile sales volumes to 71,565 tonnes (H1
2013: 53,446 tonnes). Despite lower market pricing, revenue of US$64.1 million was in-line with H1 2013 of US$66.4 million. The company managed to further
reduce unit operating costs, achieving an:
• 18% reduction in direct operating cash costs to US$481/tonne (H1 2013: US$586/tonne) below full-year guidance of US$490/tonne, despite a lower weighting of H1
production
• 24% reduction in total operating cash costs3 to US$609/ tonne (H1 2013: US$799/tonne; no previous guidance provided)
• 26% reduction in all-in cash costs4 to US$627/tonne (H1 2013: US$846/tonne) slightly above full-year guidance of US$605/tonne
Sierra Rutile made a repayment of US$6.1 million of the loan to the Government of Sierra Leone and invested US$3.9 million ugrading the mineral separation plant,
with commissioning already underway.
Commenting on the first half performance, CEO John Sisay said: “We are pleased with our performance in the first half of 2014. Despite the lower weighting of first
half production, the continued focus on unit cash costs has resulted in a strong cost performance from the operations. The company has seen good demand for its
products, and sales volumes for the period were at record levels, albeit at subdued prices, providing us with confidence for the rest of the year. While there continues
to be no reported or suspected cases of Ebola at Sierra Rutile’s operations, we remain vigilant in monitoring the situation closely and ensuring that our employees and
the local communities have the necessary support to identify any Ebola cases early.”
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SIERRA RUTILE MAKES SECOND DONATION OF ONE BILLION LEONES TO GOSL EBOLA RESPONSE
Sierra Rutile and its largest investor Pala have made a second donation of one billion Leones to the Government of Sierra Leone to assist with the Ebola outbreak.
This brings the total amount donated by Sierra Rutile to the Ebola Response both nationally and locally, in cash and in kind, to well over two billion Leones (over
$400,000).
John Sisay, CEO, said that Sierra Rutile was making this additional contribution of one billion Leones to support government work in eradicating the outbreak, and to
provide additional help for the increasing number of children orphaned by the virus in Sierra Leone.
The cheque was presented to the Government by Mr Alex Kamara, Non-Executive Director of Sierra Rutile, Mr Yves Ilunga, Chief Financial Officer of Sierra Rutile and
Mr Kabineh Koroma, Government Relations Officer, Sierra Rutile. Speaking on behalf of Sierra Rutile, Mr Alex Kamara said: “Over 1000 people have died from Ebola in
Sierra Leone. Beating this epidemic will take the combined strength of the government, the business community and all Sierra Leone’s citizens, as well as the
international community - everyone has a part to play. Sierra Leone was making substantial economic headway prior to this crisis and I have no doubt we will do so
again, once this virus is contained.”
Speaking from Switzerland, Mike Barton, Chairman of Pala, said: “We would like to extend our sympathy to the victims of this disease, as well as our support and
respect to those working to contain the Ebola outbreak. This is the largest Ebola emergency ever, unprecedented in the history of this disease. We hope Sierra Rutile’s
donation will help those working to identify and contain its spread.”
Sierra Rutile made an initial donation of one billion Leones to the Government’s Ebola response in August this year. In July, the company also reinforced the efforts of
Bonthe and Moyamba District Councils with a donation of chlorine and 100 million Leones for the purchase of vital medical supplies and equipment, and to support
work keeping the community informed about how the disease is transmitted. In addition, the company’s employees recently raised 43 million Leones through
individual contributions from their salaries, to support vital grassroots work in the mining communities in their area of operations. Sierra Rutile also provides practical
support to the Ebola relief effort by supplying and delivering food to hard to reach communities, conducting screening locally and setting up, equipping and operating
check points.
FROM SUPERVISOR TO GENERAL MANAGER:
DESMOND GORDON WILLIAMS CLIMBS SIERRA RUTILE’S CAREER LADDER
Desmond Gordon Williams started his career at Sierra Rutile 29 years ago fresh out of Fourah Bay College, as a laboratory supervisor, operations supervisor,
metallurgist and mine planning engineer. This month he was promoted from Operations Manager to General Manager, effective from 1 November 2014. His new role
will see him take responsibility for all operations at the company’s mine site in the south of Sierra Leone.
This is Desmond Williams’ second spell at Sierra Rutile. In 1998, having gained invaluable hands-on mining experience, he left Sierra Rutile to work in consultant
engineering with a multi-disciplinary outfit in Freetown. From there he moved to Canada, where he was recruited by Titanium Corporation Inc. as a Consultant
Metallurgist. He then joined SNC-Lavalin Inc. and carried out work for various clients such as BHP Billiton, Barrick Gold, Vale Inco, Xstrata Nickel, Hudson’s Bay Mining
and Smelting, Agrium and Agnico Eagle on a number of base and precious metal and industrial minerals projects. Between 2009 and 2010, he was Manager of the
Process Engineering Group at Worley Parsons, Minerals and Metals. He re-joined Sierra Rutile as Operations Manager in 2011.
Commenting on Mr Williams’ promotion, John Sisay, Sierra Rutile’s CEO says: “Desmond has been an important member of the Sierra Rutile management team for
over three years. Operating cost reduction and enhanced operating efficiency continue to be a key focus as we look to the future and Desmond’s wealth of interna-
tional technical and professional expertise will prove invaluable in realising our business’s next phase of growth. He is truly representative of Sierra Rutile’s merito-
cratic work culture, which focuses on high performance and developing and utilising the skills and talents of its staff to the full; and we are fortunate to have someone
of his calibre on board.”
Desmond Williams is a product of the Prince of Wales Secondary School in Freetown, holds a BSc (Hons) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
and an MSc in minerals engineering from the Camborne School of Mines, UK.
He says of his new appointment: “I am grateful for this opportunity to take on a greater role within the organisation, and for the continued support of the manage-
ment team and the wider workforce at this time. As a Sierra Leonean and a mineral processing engineer, I have found my career with Sierra Rutile to be engrossing,
motivating, intellectually stimulating, at times demanding, but always profoundly satisfying. This has not changed. At Sierra Rutile we often work under tough
conditions that necessitate a high degree of initiative and attention to detail. We invariably win through because as an organisation we are united by a common set of
values - health and safety, responsibility, teamwork, customer service, results and investing in our people. ”
The appointment of Desmond Gordon Williams to the position of General Manager supports Sierra Rutile’s focus on making use of the diversity of experience and skill
sets best suited to the direction of the company.
3. OUR EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTE LE43 MILLION TO FIGHT EBOLA IN MINING COMMUNITIES
Employees of Sierra Rutile and its partner organisation, African Lion Agriculture have donated more than 40 million Leones towards the Ebola relief effort in local
mining communities with over 1,100 employees contributing directly from their salaries.
At a meeting of stakeholders which included representatives from Sierra Rutile, African Lion Agriculture, the United Mineworker’s Union and the community, it was
agreed that the 43 million Leones raised should be spent on supplying health centres, markets and community centres with simple everyday items that can help
prevent the transmission of Ebola. These included chlorine, buckets with taps, liquid soap and gloves which will improve hygiene within communities. The eight Ebola
checkpoints manning entry into Sierra Rutile’s operational areas and screening visitors were also supplied with torch lights, batteries and megaphones.
HR Manager, Peter Kamuray explains the initiative: “Sierra Rutile’s workforce wanted to demonstrate their commitment to the local mining communities and provide
practical help for the Ebola response. Sierra Rutile is part of these local communities; we are relatives, friends and colleagues. Ebola can be beaten if we all work
together. Making sure that the mining communities in our area of operations have the resources and knowledge to remain safe is very important to all of us. ”
Distribution of the items was made earlier this month. Chief Amidu Kpokie, Chiefdom Speaker of Lower Banta received the items on behalf of the people. He thanked
the employees of Sierra Rutile and African Lion Agriculture, saying: “What you have done is not just a charitable gesture; it’s also a demonstration of the relationship
between Sierra Rutile and the mining communities. For all of our sakes, this is a war that we can’t afford to lose.”
DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES DURING THE THREE-DAY LOCKDOWN
During September’s three-day nationwide lockdown, Sierra Rutile supported the World Food Programme by transporting and distributing food to isolated
communities. It was an 11 day job for the driver Morrie Brima, and an assistant Augustine Conteh. They drove over 2,800 km, visiting Moyamba Town, Salina
Section, Rotifunk Town, Rotifunk hospital and Mattru Town. Between them they delivered over 32 tons of food.
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BOOSTING COMMUNITY EBOLA DEFENCES WITH HOUSE-TO-HOUSE TEMPERATURE SCREENING
Working with Paramount Chiefs and community leaders, Sierra Rutile has initiated a house-to-house temperature screening programme in their local mining
communities as an early detection system for Ebola.
Thirty-six people have been employed and trained by Sierra Rutile, and provided with non-contact temperature thermometers to carry out the screening, which will
cover an estimated 11,000 people in the nearby Moriba Town, Mogbwemo, Kpetema and Matagelema communities. The screening teams also conduct a daily
monitoring of visitors entering these communities. These moves are an extension of the precautionary measures that Sierra Rutile has introduced at its operations to
reduce the risks posed to its employees, contractors and visitors.
Ansumani Jabati, the Head of Sierra Rutile’s Environment, Health and Safety Department said: “We have introduced a series of screening measures intended to
safeguard our employees, our contractors, suppliers and the people in our local communities. Temperature screening is one of several strategies we have put in place
to prevent the spread of Ebola in our communities. In addition, we are helping local communities identify and screen visitors to their villages; we distribute chlorine;
and we regularly provide information on Ebola, hygiene and other preventative measures, the symptoms to look out for and actions to take if Ebola is suspected.”
Sierra Rutile’s initiatives are intended to complement the awareness raising, education and other measures instituted by Paramount Chiefs and community leaders.
Augusta George, women’s leader for Lower Banta Chiefdom said: “I am thankful to Sierra Rutile for introducing the house-to-house screening in our communities.
Their efforts support our own work to keep our communities free from Ebola.”
The Town Chief of Mogbwemo, Sheku Momoh, said: “The temperature screening is a very useful measure that has the support of the community. It was something
we had considered, but did not have the resources to do ourselves. It is a very useful addition to our own screening and awareness raising measures to help identify
sick people in our communities.”
Sierra Rutile is also collaborating with police and military on establishing new checkpoints and strengthening existing measures to screen people entering Sierra
Rutile’s operational zone. A total of eight checkpoints have been mounted at all entry points leading into Sierra Rutile’s operational areas. These are equipped with
non-contact temperature screening thermometers and chlorine buckets. This effort is being complemented by a community awareness raising campaign on the
symptoms of Ebola and preventative measures.
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THE INTER-RELIGIOUS COUNCIL RECEIVES CHLORINE FROM SIERRA RUTILE TO HELP EBOLA RESPONSE
Sierra Rutile has donated two 45kg barrels of chlorine to members of the Inter-Religious Council to support the Ebola response in their area of operations.
Keith Prentice, Project Manager at Sierra Rutile presented the chlorine to Christian and Muslim religious leaders in a brief ceremony held at the Community Affairs
Department. He praised the Inter-Religious Council for uniting faiths in the fight against Ebola in their communities saying: “This is a fight that can only be won with
the collective involvement of everyone in society.”
The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has a reputation for being a highly effective advocacy organisation. Speaking on its behalf was the Reverend Momodu
Sandi of the United Baptist Church, Moriba Town branch. He thanked Sierra Rutile for providing the chlorine and said: “This is a clear demonstration of the concern
that Sierra Rutile has for the wellbeing of the mining communities. The gratitude I express here today is on behalf of the inter-religious council and all the people of
the mining communities.”