Digger of the Year Award – Sandfire Resources

This year the award celebrated the achievements of Sandfire, which the conference identified to be somewhat rare in today’s business environment.

These included the discovery of a major new resource, finalisation of a feasibility study, relevant approvals, financing and construction are somewhat problematic for most resource companies operating in Australia and abroad.

Sandfire became top Digger this year having taken its Degrussa discovery through to production in less than three years and from what we understand largely on time and on budget.

During this time the company has maintained shareholder value and it has engaged strategic shareholders who assist with bolstering the corporate balance sheet and provide strong product off take assistance.

The award judges identified these accomplishments to represents a significant achievement and the result of a focused approach and disciplined management.

The Digger of the Year Award was accepted by Sandfire managing director Karl Simich on behalf of the company.