BA - GA PHADIMA SAND MINING, Kuruman
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Description
BHP Billiton was approached by the DMR to support a poverty alleviation project for the Ba- Ga Phadima Sand Mining Primary Co-operative headed by Chief Dioka in May 2008. The Ba-Ga Phadima Sand Mining Co-operation together with Laxey and Dithakong Co-operatives has been awarded the Mining Rights License by the DMR to mine River Sand in the banks of Moshaweng river channels and neighbouring villages. BHP Billiton committed to support this project by providing start up support to the value of R6 Million (this money was to be used to purchase equipment, business development and set up costs.)
Mission
• The purpose of the business knowledge about the co- operative concepts such as values, principles and advantages etc.
• It is aimed at Sand Mining and developing community skills, ability and accountability. It is also aimed at uniting people voluntary to meet their common economic, social cultural.
• Needs and aspirations through a jointly – owned and democratically – controlled enterprise organized and operated on co- operative principles.
Vision
• To create a sustainable community project by ensuring that suitable equipment are purchased for project.
Objectives
• To estimate self – help, self responsibility democracy, equity and solidarity
• To generate income in order to decrease poverty amongst the community member.
• To develop skills on Sand Mining.
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