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| Leighton in JV awarded mining service contract in Botswana A mining joint venture, consisting of Leighton International Ltd, Basil Read Mining and Bothakga Burrow of Botswana, has secured a 66 month US$586 million mining service contract with Debswana in Botswana (Leighton's share is 60%). The contract is for the Cut 8 Phase 2 services at the Debswana diamond mine in Jwaneng, Botswana. Debswana is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations at Jwaneng, Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa. Jwaneng is one of the richest diamond mines in the world, while the Orapa pipe is the world's second largest diamond-producing kimberlite pipe. The JV will provide mining services to deliver the Cut 8 Phase 2 contract, including mine scheduling, drill and blast, truck & shovel waste removal and limited ore mining. Over the full term of the contract, The JV will move 156 million cubic metres of material. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |