Russian envoy tours Norilsk projects

FRANCISTOWN: Russian envoy to Botswana, Anatoly Korsun went on a familiarisation tour of the Russian-based Norilsk Nickel International mining giant operations at the Tati Nickel Mine on Wednesday.

The copper-nickel mine is situated about 35 kilometres east of Francistown near Matsiloje village.

Norilsk Nickel International is the Manager and majority shareholder at Tati Nickel Mine through its 85 percent shares. The Government of Botswana is a minority shareholder with 15 percent.

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Closure as pain lingers

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