Another copper mine shuts down

FRANCISTOWN: Cash-strapped miner, African Copper has announced the closure of one of its two mines, Thakadu Mine, leaving hundreds of jobs hanging in the balance.

The company has also taken a decision to significantly cut production at its flagship mine, Mowana open pit.

Thakadu becomes the second copper mine this year to be closed after Discovery Metals shut down Boseto mine in January.

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