Masama Coal Mine creates 450 jobs in Medie

At present, the mine employs 190 people and construction is ramping up for the start of production next year. Masama Coal Mine will also feature a coal wash plant.

Speaking during a tour of the mine this week, Minergy CEO, Andre Boje, said recruitment would prioritise Batswana from the surrounding community. “We want to employ as many people as possible and empower the community of Medie and Lentsweletau. When we commence operations next year we intend to create 450 direct jobs,” he said, adding that the goal was to have at least 90% citizen staff. According to the CEO, Masama has engaged local companies for certain works as construction speeds up.   The mining contract was awarded to Jarcon, a joint venture between IPP, a South African company and Giant Plant, a Botswana company, while Pentalin Processing was awarded the Build Own Operate & Transfer contract for the wash plant.