Jwaneng underground mine project, Botswana
Name and location
Jwaneng underground mine project, Botswana.
Project description
The first ever underground operation in Botswana is in the planning stage at the Jwaneng mine.
Debswana plans to extend its mining at Jwaneng to extend its life-of-mine to 2022 and to produce an average of between 13-million carats and 14-million carats of diamonds a year.
The company plans to sink an exploratory shaft to 1 000 m, as part of the study to mine underground.
Value
Debswana plans to spend 10-million pula over the next ten years to enlarge its mines, build two new plants and explore undergound mining potential at Jwaneng.
Duration
Project planning will begin in 2008, and sinking in 2009.
Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.
Client
Debswana.
Latest developments
None stated.
Participants
None stated.
Construction materials
Not stated.
On budget and on time?
Too early to state.
Contact details for project information
Debswana, tel + 267 361 4200 or fax + 267 318 0778.
Jwaneng mine, tel + 267 588 4000 or fax + 267 297 0243.
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