BMWU Wants Talks On Mine Mechanisation

New age: Mechanisation is gradually taking over the mining sector PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
New age: Mechanisation is gradually taking over the mining sector PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) wants serious dialogue to take place among key stakeholders on the pros and cons of introducing new technology into the mining sector in Botswana.

Mining companies in Botswana are beginning to catch up with the rest of the world by embracing new technology within their operations. However, the utilisation of new technology has attracted much criticism with various critics warning that this could lead to massive job losses.

Earlier in the year, unionists said Debswana’s decision to cut its P15.7 billion contract with Majwe Mining for the expansion of Jwaneng Mine was due to the adoption of new mechanisation technology. The project has since been in-sourced, but Debswana has not absorbed all the workers engaged in the Majwe contract.

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