The project is to start as soon as possible. The mine responded with the offer after hospital authorities appealed for any possible assistance from the company.

Currently, the hospital uses a small spaced building behind the hospital building as an IDCC. As such, the structure cannot accommodate many patients.

The mine's General Manager, Montwedi Mphathi, said BCL is not only concerned with mining but also has a mandate to service the community and surrounding villages that are, in turn, providing manpower for the mine. He noted that were it not for the service of the residents of Mmadinare who were employed by the mine, the mine would not be where it is today.

Therefore, Mphathi noted, it is imperative for the mine to assist the Mmadinare community that comprises mine employees, their families and their relatives.

hey hoped that the planned new building would help ease congestion and protect patients from exposure to harsh weather conditions.