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MMG approves Khoemacau copper mine expansion in Botswana...
31 Dec, 2025 08:52
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MMG Ltd has approved the expansion of Botswana’s Khoemacau Copper Mine, aiming to increase copper production to 130,000 tonnes per year with over 4 million ounces of associated silver. The $900 million project includes extending mining to new deposits and constructing a 4.5 million-tonne-per-year processing plant, raising total milling capacity above 8 million tonnes annually. First copper concentrate is expected by early 2028, with projected costs falling below $1.60 per pound. The mine also has potential to expand further to 200,000 tonnes per year, with a pre-feasibility study planned for 2026. In June 2025, JCHX Mining Management secured a five-year, $805 million contract for underground mining operations at the site....
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