Will Tsodilo Resources save Ngamiland?

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Tsodilo Kimberlites

In many ways Ngamiland is rapidly emerging as potentially the most productive area of the country. But as yet its potential has not merged with the reality. In the tourism sector it remains the country’s economic centre but when it comes to traditional activities such as cattle and beef it has been held back by the way in which FMD has been managed. But there are new and exciting developments in the mining sector that may totally change the face of the region.


There are known and established copper/nickel and silver mines in the south of Ngamiland en route to Ghanzi which are being developed by Discovery Metals (Boseto). The deposits held by Cupric Canyon, a private equity firm with close connections to Barclays Bank, through its Natural Resource Investment are also significant. 

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