Key points
- Woodborne joined Namco from Marine & Coastal Geo-Consultants, South Africa’s leading marine geological consultancy, where he was co-founder and senior partner.
- He has advised Namco on its exploration strategy since 1993 and directed the survey and prospecting programs that led to the discovery of the Luderitz deposit in Namibia.
- He holds a BSc in geology (1981) and an MSc Cum Laude in marine geology (1987) from the University of Cape Town, and has over 12 years of marine geology experience.
- He has consulted to offshore diamond mining companies including BHP/Benguela SA, Diamond Fields International and Trans Hex.
Michael Woodborne has been appointed as exploration director.
Mr. Woodborne joined Namco from Marine & Coastal Geo-Consultants, South
Africa’s leading marine geological consultancy, where he was co-founder and a
senior partner. Since 1993 he has advised Namco on its exploration strategy.
While at Marine & Coastal he directed the successful survey and prospecting
programs that led to the discovery of the Luderitz deposit in Namibia as
well as the subsequent estimation of Namco’s current diamond resources. Mr.
Woodborne has over 12 years marine geology experience and has consulted to
leading offshore diamond mining companies including BHP/Benguela SA, Diamond
Fields International and Trans Hex. He received his BSc in geology in 1981
and an MSc (Cum Laude) in marine geology in 1987 from the University of Cape
Town.
Namco’s second phase of exploration is planned for late 2000. Mr.
Woodborne will direct the company’s geological and exploration teams in the
program.
“Mike Woodborne has an outstanding reputation as a marine geologist. His
appointment further enhances our capabilities and the quality of our
management group,” said Alastair Holberton, chairman of Namco.
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