Botswana cannot afford to take water risks – hydrologist

As a semi-arid country Botswana cannot afford to take any risks when it comes to water management in new mining projects, says natural resource and development solutions provider SRK Consulting Johannesburg partner and principal hydrologist Peter...

Morupule colliery expansion project commissioned

Mining company Debswana’s wholly-owned Morupule colliery expansion project has been commissioned and is in full production, and current activities are focused on contract procurement and closure, engineering and environmental consultancy SSI...

Morupule Colliery expansion project, Botswana

Morupule Colliery has successfully finalised the funding for the P1.7-billion Morupule mine expansion project.

Surge in electricity consumption for mines in Botswana

A survey done by the Botswana Power Corporation (BCP) on electricity demand shows that the mining company Tati Nickel could surpass Bamangwato Concessions (BCL) copper and nickel mine on electricity consumption in the next five years.

New coal-washing plant under design for Botswana colliery

Process plant design specialist company DRA Minerals Projects has been commissioned by mining company Debswana to design and construct a coal washing plant at its Morupule colliery.

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Australians eclipsing South Africans in race for Botswana minerals

Morupule Colliery, Botswana

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