German Investors Visit SPEDU And BCL Mine

SELEBI-PHIKWE: A German delegation was in Selebi-Phikwe last week Thursday to explore opportunities that exists in this town and the region.

The delegation visited the offices of Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU) before proceeding to the BCL Mine concentrator, smelter and Selebi North Shaft. The visit was organised by the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA).

Addressing the delegation, SPEDU Project Manager, Theodore Seemule said the unit has done studies for opportunities that exist in the region that will secure the survival of Selebi-Phikwe and the surrounding region, beyond the closure of BCL Mine.

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