Debswana studies Orapa No. 3 feasibility

A feasibility study into the proposed Orapa No. 3 plant is expected to be complete by year end, which could pave way for the development of a 12 million tonne per annum high-tech facility.

The proposed plant would replace the ageing Orapa No. 1, built more than 30 years ago. Plans for the newer plant date back several years and have been reportedly delayed by intensive studies, modelling and last year's global recession.

Two years ago, the project was reportedly at pre-feasibility stage, with expectations that it would then advance to feasibility and possible approval for development by the Debswana board.

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Closure as pain lingers

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