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Boris Kamstra

15th July 2016

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

  

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Full Name: Boris Kamstra

Position: CEO of Alphamin Resources Corp, a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange

Main Activity of the Company: Tin mining

Date and Place of Birth: July 5, 1963, Durban

Education: MBA, Wits Business School; BSc (civil engineering) (cum laude), University of Cape Town – for both qualifications, named on the dean’s merit list; registered professional engineer with the South African Engineering Council; member of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

First Job: Game ranger, Mala Mala

Size of First Pay Packet: I do not remember, but it was not much

Value of Assets under Your Control: $75-million market capitalisation

Number of People under Your Leadership: About 400 employees

Management Style: Inclusive and empowering

Personal Best Achievement: My magnificent family

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Rob Still

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Nobody in particular

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Any successful entrepreneur

Philosophy of Life: Treat everyone as you would like to be treated

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Alphamin Resources Corp

Biggest Ever Disappointment: People who do not follow through on their undertakings

Hope for the Future: That South Africa reaches its full potential

Favourite Reading: Nonfiction

Favourite TV Programme: Actuality programmes

Favourite Food/Drink: A great steak and a glass of red wine

Favourite Music: Road Rock

Favourite Sport: Mountain biking, surfing

Hobbies: Riding my motorcycle and getting into the bush

Car: Airwheel X8

Pets: A dog and a cat

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Arrogant people

Married: To Michelle

Children: Riley, 17; Dylan, 15

Clubs: Club 100

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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