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Deal #5550 Version #72958

Botswana
Created at
2017-06-15
Last update
2020-08-11
Last full update
2017-06-15

Land area

Size in operation (production)
  • [2014, current] 303.0 ha
Comment on land area
Area in operation derived from the Mapathon 2020.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [2014, current] Mining (303.0 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Area in operation derived from the Mapathon 2020.

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Exploitation permit / license / concession (for mineral resources)

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2011, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Gem Diamonds acquired the exploration licence in 2007, but the mining license in 2011.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2014] In operation (production)
  • [2017, current] Startup phase (no production)
Comment on implementation status
Placed on care and maintenance in February 2017.

Contract farming

Contract farming
No