RE:THIS DOG IS DEAD, DEAD, DEADI am assuming your "contact" is either CA or LS.. - both of whom should probably be in jail sitting right next to HS (who should also be in jail) for their own part in the "REAL reason that HS was 'asked to leave". -which FYI was not up to RM or any of the board members. -From my extremely reliable and nonpartisan source from a law firm in the US HS's own actions left everybody else no choice in the matter of his termination. He has ONLY himself to blame for no longer being at the helm of HNDI and he can count himself extremely lucky that he is not wearing an orange overall right now. - For the rest of your diatribe...
I don't know Menghi personally and my research has not been in too much depth, but just looking 'outside in' Menghi is one of the most powerful individuals both politically and financially in East Africa and has been for a very long time - pretty good going for a control-freak incompetent. -
Scheepers I've done a lot of research for a company that periodically searches for candidates suitable for management / C and above positions. He is wanted also for other (not gold) commodities where his name comes up periodically as he has been involved -usually behind the scenes (where it matters) - not up front where the "Talk is talked"-in some highly successful exploration programs- including REE, Iron ore and gemstones - also in several listings including AIM / JSE / and I think ASX-he also wrote the 43-101 for HNDI. -
Basically he is usually the guy that everybody runs to when the BS has caught up with them and they need the actual hard geological facts. Scheepers is considered by every single person I interviewed to be a dam fine geo and completely and utterly trustworthy - a fairly rare commodity in this line of work and where it seems anything goes and so many geologists tend to just say whatever suits their purpose at the time.
Scheepers quit teaching nearly 10 years ago or thereabouts so I guess he can both teach and do. WHY he has not chucked this gig a long time ago totally stumps me -the company is pure Crappola and his staying -sure isn't a financial decision... - he could be working for at least 3 GOOD exploration / mining companies (and several not so good ones) that have tried to headhunt him in Canada, Kuwait, Angola, Tanzania and Australia over the past 2+ years. - People I've contacted for confidential references without exception are decisively positive about his prowess as a Geologist. - Both for his unrivalled knowledge gained through teaching but even more so for his insight into the practical aspects of geological exploration. - One guy who was and old student used the word "gifted" several times.
Your assessment of Scheepers could not be more wrong - you should really check your sources before spouting forth on a public forum.
HDNI is really lucky to still have access to this guy - I just wonder for how long ... especially if this kind of rubbish about him starts to appear online. - Check your facts before you say such completely libellous stuff about people who cannot defend themselves ! Anonimity doesn't give you persmission to behave like a complete .....le