Debate around EIA consultation intensifies

According to PR Executive consultant, Sennye Obuseng, communities around mining areas should be legally recognised as stakeholders. Obuseng’s opinion comes after Selebi-Phikwe and Mmadinare communities shared similar concerns with BCL former employees at the just-ended Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) 5th Alternative Mining Forum held here recently.

In his evaluation notes of the Botswana Regulatory Framework for Mining, Obuseng said the interests of mining legislation are generally conducive for the efficient exploration and exploitation of minerals for the benefit of communities by companies.