Diamonds push mining production up
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Rebound: Recovery in diamond production drove the mining index up
The index of mining production (IMP) stood at 90.7 in the third quarter of 2017 showing a year-on-year increase from of 23% from 73.7 during the third quarter of 2016.
According to the data office, the quarter-on-quarter analysis reflects an increase of 3.9% from 87.3 during the second quarter of 2017.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...