BCL looks to import nickel concentrates
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Daniel Mahupela
Speaking at a ceremony to honour long-serving workers and retirees, Mahupela said BCL is now eyeing to penetrate the market in Sub-Saharan Africa to ensure a sustained life of the mine and the livelihoods of the people.
“We are cementing long-term contracts to ensure that nickel concentrates in Sub-Saharan Africa continue to flow into Selebi-Phikwe to ensure sustained livelihoods into the next decade,” he said.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...