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FCC, NEDC clash over Tati mine

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FRANCISTOWN: Member of Parliament for Tati East, Tlhabologo Furniture, has called out the Francistown City Council (FCC) for what he termed opportunism in facilitating Tati Nickel mine consultations with the new owner.

According to Furniture, Tati Nickel mine is situated in Matsiloje which falls under the North East District Council (NEDC).

When addressing recent FCC full council session, Francistown city mayor Gaone Majere announced that the mine will soon commence operations under new ownership.

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