Mupane bounces back after brief closure

Mupane is the sole gold mine in the country and is situated near Matsiloje. The company is a subsidiary of Galane Gold, a Canadian firm.

Last Thursday Ministry of Mineral Resources, Energy Security and Green Technology permanent secretary, Mmetla Masire, told BusinessWeek that Mupane had not complied with the coronavirus (COVID-19) measures and as a result, was not operating even though mining has been classified an essential service. Employees at the mine had expressed concern that the failure to remain operational during the lockdown would negatively affect Mupane and ultimately lead to job losses in the near future.