People

People are Boart Longyear’s most important asset. None of our products could be developed, manufactured or sold nor any of our drill rigs mobilised and operated, without the support of our employees. Our diverse employee base is drawn from more than 35 countries worldwide, which partly explains why mutual trust and respect remains a core value.

We believe the best ideas develop as a result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions and perspectives.

Underpinning this process is training and professional development and FY12 saw a quadrupling of employee training programs across Boart Longyear globally. These programs remain focused on developing leadership and management skills, and core competencies in the field. Complementing our direct training is Boart Longyear’s new Global Learning Center, which will make available more than 3,500 online courses as well as student manuals, reference materials and external training resources.

Community

Boart Longyear’s community support program continued to evolve in the past year. During 2012, the Company extended support to a range of charitable organisations providing education and opportunities for children, and programs focused on health and preventive care.

To better service the communities in which we operate, the Company established charitable contribution committees in each of our four regions and the corporate headquarters. The committees meet regularly to review requests submitted from employees and the general public at www.boartlongyear.com/giving. Contribution decisions are made to ensure the Company is aligned with key focus areas and the needs of local communities.