Mphathi speaks as critics slam 'smelterless' revival for BCL
Friday, March 12, 2021
Ever since the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security confirmed that Premium Nickel Resources Corporation (PNR) had been chosen as the preferred bidder for BCL Mine’s revival, scepticism has mounted against the relatively unknown Canadian mineral investor’s plans for the Phikwe mine.
Insiders apparently privy to the process taken to select PNR, have questioned how the Canadian company was chosen from a field of three bidders and whether it will have the financial resources to lift the 65-year old mine from its deathbed.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...