Debswana axes P15.7bn contract to deepen Jwaneng Mine
Friday, January 15, 2021
Getting bigger: Debswana will now expand Jwaneng Mine on its own PIC: Debswana.com
In a statement on Monday, Debswana said the termination of the contract is with effect from Jan 4 and the contractor, Majwe Mining, had been given a 90-day notice period.
“The Cut 9 operation will transition to an owner-mining operation with some of the key services and resources, such as labour, being provided by contractors/service providers to Jwaneng Mine,” Debswana’s head of corporate affairs, Rachel Mothibatsela said.
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