Use mining as a catalyst for diversification - Tati Nickel boss

Speaking at the BOCCIM Northern Annual Gala Dinner held at Tati River Lodge here last Saturday, the General Manager of Tati Nickel Peet Kotze said his company had approved business development projects totaling P1.2 million in 2007.

These include leather tanning, honey production, catering, poulty and horticulture.
"These projects are all operational and will uplift neighbouring communities by creating the much needed employment opportunities," Kotze said. "The projects are (our) modest steps in the journey towards economic diversification.