Cut 8 on track to produce first diamonds in 2017
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Cut 8 will extend Jwaneng's life span by seven years
The critical stay-in-business expansion project of the world’s largest mine by value started in 2009 at a cost of US$3 billion.
The expansion of the mine is being carried out by Majwe Mining, a joint venture between Basil Read Mining, Leighton International and Bothakga Burrow Botswana after it secured a five-year mining services contract with Debswana in 2011.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...