Japanese ambassador visits Jwaneng mine

Monday, April 20, 2015

Japanese Ambassador to Botswana, his Excellency Masahiro Onishi, says he appreciates the importance of the diamond industry to the economy of Botswana as well as Debswana Jwaneng Mine’s role in the development of the country.

Ambassador Onishi was speaking during a tour of the Jwaneng Mine facilities on Friday 17th April 2015. During the visit, the Ambassador met with some of the Executive Team of Jwaneng Mine.

The Ambassador also undertook a guided tour of the Mine facilities including a tour of the pit and truck workshop. “It was amazing to learn about mining and what is involved in the mining and processing of diamonds.

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