Construction of AK6 mine to start soon
Friday, November 05, 2010
A statement released this week by joint-venture partners, Lucara Diamonds and African Diamonds, announcing a formal decision to proceed with development of the mine says the companies have received approval for construction and have concluded an agreement with the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for bulk power supplies.
Senior staff have been recruited for the AK6 project, including the chief executive, the general manager, the finance manager, the human resources manager, and the safety, health, environment and community relations manager.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...