Debswana’s power move to shake mining landscape
Monday, September 26, 2022 | 1880 Views |
Going deeper: Naledi Mining Services will handle the massive Cut 9 contract
Debswana’s recent move to establish its own mining services firm carries echoes of a decision four years ago by one of its shareholders, De Beers, to enter the synthetic diamonds industry, analysts say.
By investing millions of US dollars into producing its own synthetics, De Beers’ powerplay allowed it to bring its considerable financial and technical muscle into an industry that was increasingly imperilling its core business.
‘A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle’.- George William CurtisAccording to the report carried in this publication, the fraudsters operating the so-called “dark fleet” have selected Botswana’s flag as their cover of choice. This is a direct assault on our country’s most valuable asset, the good name.For decades, Botswana has...