The 2016 closure of BCL Mine, one of Botswana’s most contentious economic decisions, has resurfaced at the center of political debate as former President Ian Khama stands by the shutdown. This comes as a Commission of Inquiry investigates whether the closure was lawful, justified, and free from misconduct.
In an interview with WeekendPost, Khama reaffirmed his support for the closure, emphasizing that the mine had become economically unsustainable due to declining copper and nickel prices combined with rising operational costs. His comments echo the government’s position at the time, which maintained that liquidation was inevitable despite persistent criticism from opposition parties and affected communities.
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