Production to resume at Tataki Mine in third quarter of 2026

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Tataki Mine, formerly known as Tati Nickel, is set to resume operations with production scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, signalling a major revival in Botswana’s mining sector.

Richard Bunning, CEO of GCR Group, which now manages Tataki Mine, recently told the media that the company is rebuilding operations from the ground up.

“We are lucky to have inherited key individuals in the engineering department from the previous owners, as well as experienced geologists. “With their expertise, we are actively rebuilding the mine and preparing it for modern production,” he said.

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Production to resume at Tataki Mine in third quarter of 2026

Tataki Mine, formerly known as Tati Nickel, is set to resume operations with production scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, signalling a major revival in Botswana’s mining sector.

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