Debswana production hits three year high

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Debswana’s three operating mines last year produced 22.7 million carats, their highest output since 2014, in a year boosted by the return of the 46-year old Orapa Number 1 processing plant.

Orapa No. 1 had been out of action since December 2015, being placed under partial care and maintenance as a measure against weak demand.

According to Anglo American production figures released this morning, 2017 production was 11 percent higher than 2016 and 11.3 percent higher than 2015. In 2014, Debswana’s mines produced 24.2 million carats.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Off to The Bahamas: The relay team at the Sir Seretse Khama Airport on Sunday PIC: BAA FACEBOOK

Relay team hunts elusive gold

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Nico launch late Houdini act

Mqondisi Dube | 1d ago

GU face Galaxy hurdle in title defence

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 1d ago

Tables turn on disciplined forces

Mqondisi Dube | 1d ago

Softball constitution under scrutiny

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Bodybuilders ready to flex muscles

Mqondisi Dube | 21 h ago

UB Rhinos on the charge

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Ditlhokwe returns after long term injury

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

The Monitor Editor | 29 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

Debswana production hits three year high

Debswana’s three operating mines last year produced 22.7 million carats, their highest output since 2014, in a year boosted by the return of the 46-year old Orapa Number 1 processing plant.

Relay team hunts elusive gold

Nico launch late Houdini act

GU face Galaxy hurdle in title defence

Tables turn on disciplined forces

Softball constitution under scrutiny

Bodybuilders ready to flex muscles

UB Rhinos on the charge

Ditlhokwe returns after long term injury

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply