MPs demand update on PNR deal

Dithapelo Keorapetse
Dithapelo Keorapetse

Members of Parliament (MP) on Friday were shocked that the Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security (MMGE) does not give specific answers regarding Premium Nickel Resources (PNR) exclusive rights and deals.

This was after the MP for Selebi-Phikwe West, Dithapelo Keorapetse requested the minister responsible to update Parliament on the conclusion of the exclusivity period, the consequent signing of the purchase agreement and fulfilment of the transaction by the parties.

He also wanted to know the value of the assets, and how much they have been sold for, when production is likely to start and when new jobs besides care and maintenance will be coming including the sort of skills likely to be needed in the immediate, medium and long term.

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