Students learn valuable training that could save a mate

The program focuses specifically on how to deal with potential emergencies that may arise as a result of alcohol or other drug use such as overdose, collapse, fitting, vomiting and un-

The program is based on the fact that the majority of alcohol and other drug emergencies are witnessed by someone else.

Immediate and effective intervention can greatly increase the rate of survival for the affected person.

The program is currently being targeted at Year 9 and 10 students and will run over five

Polymetals gears up

Polymetals Resources has announced changes to its board as the company gears up to advance exploration and development of the Endeavor Mine.

Company chairman David Sproule said he was delighted at the depth of experience and capability of the new Board and Management team.

Matthew Gill and Jess Oram have been newly appointed to the board as non-executive directors.

Mr Gill is a mining engineer with over 40 years’ experience and a strong technical, operational and executive management background.

Mr Oram is an experienced exploration geologist with over 30 years’ experience in mineral exploration and management across a variety of commodities, companies and countries.

“We have assembled a great team of practical mining professionals,” Mr Sproule said.