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Mphathi exits PNR Botswana

Departed: Mphathi has left PNRB
Departed: Mphathi has left PNRB

Veteran minerals executive, Montwedi Mphathi, has left his position as CEO of Premium Nickel Resources Botswana (PNRB), the firm leading the revival of BCL Mine and its associated copper assets.

In a statement on Friday, PNRB said Mphathi’s departure was part of organisational changes to the executive management team.

Beginning three years ago, with Mphathi at its helm, PNRB took over the Selebi and Selebi North shafts which represent two of the four underground resources at BCL Mine, as well as Selkirk Mine, which is one of the two resources at Tati Nickel. The total sale was pegged at P837 million and included related infrastructure such as rail, power and water works.


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