Phikwe suitable for base metals refinery � study

Siwawa. PIC: Moreri Sejakgomo
Siwawa. PIC: Moreri Sejakgomo

A feasibility study has identified Selebi-Phikwe as a suitable place to set up a base metal refinery.

According to a report that was conducted by the then ministry of minerals, energy and water resources, more could be achieved in terms of sustainability if the refinery was to be built in Selebi-Phikwe.

In 2014, the ministry together with the industry embarked on a pre-feasibility study to assess the possibilities of refining base metals in the country.

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