MINING IN BOTSWANA
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“DIAMONDS WORTH BETWEEN $6 BILLION AND $6.5 BILLION WILL BE SOLD FROM BOTSWANA”. VARDA SHINE, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE DIAMOND TRADING COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, 2012
MINING IN BOTSWANA MODIRI MOGENDE otswana has come to be defined as a mining led economy. While the push has been towards diversification to include tourism, education and financial services as major contributors to the GDP, mining remains a key source of wealth and income. Botswana’s good fortune through her geographical location to rich bedrock has determined her economic destiny as the country still sits on considerable reserves of other lucrative minerals resources outside of diamonds. The 2008/09 global recession threatened to shatter the mineral dream as many mines went into ‘care and maintenance’, a mining term that means practical shutdown. This was however a short-lived distress as production has slowly resurfaced and miners remain optimistic. Currently there are 16 major mining activities taking place in the country. The mines are of different types, from open pit to shaft mines. Diamonds remain the leading mineral with up to 27 million carats being mined from the ground every year, though Botswana has other minerals deposits including, Copper, Nickel and Cobalt, Soda Ash, Silver, Gold, semi precious stones and coal. Speculation of oil, uranium and other key resources is also discussed.
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Mineral rights and licenses All of Botswana’s mineral rights are vested in the state for the public’s interest, according to the Ministry of Mineral, Energy and Water Resources. This is meant to protect the mineral wealth of the nation and to ensure that they are investigated and exploited in the most efficient, beneficial and timely manner. This legislation accorded government 15% free equity participation in all mining operations in the country. The provision has since abolished in order to liberate the sector’s growth. There are nine types of mining licenses that one can acquire with the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources: The Prospective License which requires for applicants to have access to adequate financial resources, technical competence to carry out projects; Retention License is taken by one that has done a feasibility study; Mineral Permit for scale mining operations for an area not exceeding 0.5km ; Precious Stone Dealer’s License for those wanting to deal in buying, selling, import and export of precious metal which valid to 5 years; The Diamond Cutters Licenses and Diamond Toolmakers License both valid up to 10 years; and the Mining License with a validity of 25 years. Diamonds are forever? Here comes Coal. The world has moved at a high
speed into telecommunication and infrastructure and this advancement has come with a hunger for power. Oil is expensive; This has increased world’s appetite for coal, the ‘black gold’. Botswana has in recent times come to the world’s attention because of her rich deposits of semi bituminous coal. Her coal is an extension of preserves of the Karoo Basin which lies across the Southern Africa region. According to statistics from Botswana government, the country is well endowed with extensive coal reserves which are estimated at 212 billion tones. These large deposits are spread out through the country yet remain mainly exploited in few parts of the country. Coal’s opportunity lies not only
outside of the continent, closer to home Southern Africa has an ongoing electricity crisis. Giving a research paper presentation at the recent Resource Sector conference, 2013 held at the Gaborone International Conference Centre on the 11th 12th June. Shumba Coal- a Coal Prospecting Company’s Managing Director Mashale Phumaphi said an opportunity lies for those mining coal in Botswana. “To date the focus of the industry has been on exporting coal via rail. This has been perceived as the main monetization path for Botswana coal with power perhaps as a secondary industry. Today we will investigate what role if any Power Generation can play and whether it can occur in parallel with the export of coal to maximise production.”
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THE MINING TOWN OF SELIBE PHIKWE
Gosego Motsumi ocated in the Central District of Botswana is the mining town of Selibe Phikwe. The town is famous for its copper-nickel mining and is developed enough to become the third largest metropolitan
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hub in the country. Bamangwato Concessions Limited (BCL) mine is the most established copper producer in the country, processing copper-nickel concentrates since 1956. The Phikwe mine’s main shareholders are the Botswana Government which owns 94% and Norilsk which owns the remaining 6%. The mine came about when minerals were discovered in the 1960’s around two villages that straddled the then unexploited deposits of copper and nickel in the area. Copper and nickel were discovered in the village of Selibe in 1963 and by 1966 higher-grade ore was discovered at the village Phikwe and mining has been a common activity in the area ever since. According to history there was a meeting arranged by John Buchunan who is the Chairman of Minerals Separation Limited (MSL) between Tshekedi Khama, Regent of the Bangwato Tribe and Sir Ronald Prain who is the chairman of Roan Selection Trust (RST). An agreement between the parties was signed on the 2nd of June 1959 and was later approved by the British House of Lords to formalize the mining operations. It was then that the BCL mine was named and formal mining activities commenced. The mine produces two main products, which are High Sulphur (20%S) matte and Low Sulphur (6%S) matte. However both products are commonly known as Granulated Matte, which are in powder or granules form and grey in color. High Sulphur matte comprises of 39% Nickel, 35% Copper, <1% Cobalt, 2.5% Iron and 22% of Sulphur while low Suphur matte contains 46% Nickel, 46% Copper, < 1% Cobalt, 1.5% Iron and 5% of Sulphur. The minerals extracted are owned by the BCL mine and the Botswana Government has 30% shares, Lion Ore Mining International Limited has 25%, public shareholders own 40% and other stakeholders take up the remaining 5%. Approximately 95 million tones of coppernickel ore deposits exist in the area and transported via rail and road to different
customers. The most familiar use of copper nickel is in silver colored circulating coins and their alloys are used for marine applications due to their good resistance to seawater corrosion. BCL consumes fewer than 20% of total electricity usage in the country and takes up to 43% of Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC) power. However, the mine is a major consumer of Morupule coal. Mining has been the main activity in Selibe Phikwe and the town was established to house and service employees of the BCL mine. According to the 2001 Census, BCL mine is the second largest private sector employer in Botswana with about 5 000 employees who are mainly men. The census results further revealed that 60% of the economic active population is employed while 40% are unemployed of which 24% are engaged in the mining sector while 14.3% are engaged in manufacturing. Since the establishment of the mine many people migrated from nearby villages to the town of Selibe Phikwe for employment opportunities. Currently the mine is the main employer in the town and the usual amenities of shopping centers, airport, government buildings, hotels and guest houses were some of the developments that came into place as a result of the mine. These developments however also provided job opportunities and different services to improve the livelihoods of the people in the area. MINE OPERATIONS The BCL intended to continue operating until 2010. However the nickel prices were increased in April 2008 which justified further exploration and it is now expected that mining operations will continue to 2020 and perhaps beyond. Moreover, it is not clear if new shafts will be opened, but the present shafts will be exhausted in a few years time. The mine used to, and may still, have the longest cable-belt system in the Southern hemisphere.
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ALL THAT GLITTER A SHORT HISTORY OF DIAMOND MINING IN BOTSWANA
ANESU DUMBA ooking around at the shining beacons that symbolize an economy on the rise like the New Central Business District or being the first country in Africa to dispense free antiretroviral drugs, it is easy to forget that Botswana was once one of the poorest countries in Africa when it gained independence from Britain in 1966. In nearly five decades since, Botswana has grown considerably, moving into the ranks of upper middle-income status to once being one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Botswana is a
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development success story and one does not have to look too far to pinpoint why. A year after independence, in 1967, diamonds were discovered within Botswana’s borders by a team led by De Beers geologist, Dr. Gavin Lamont. De Beers began exploring for diamonds in Botswana in 1955, when the country’s economy was predominately subsistence agriculture. The theory is that the founding fathers of the nation were enlightened of the riches that lay beneath the desert leading up to gaining autonomy but decided to keep the discovery clandestine. Under this backdrop, Debswana was established, a company equally owned by the Botswana
Government and world leader in diamond mining De Beers. The first deposits were found in Orapa in 1967 and a year later, more deposits were found 40 kms away at Letlhakane. The Jwaneng discovery followed in 1972, one year after the Orapa mine was commissioned, and the Letlhakane mine was commissioned four years later in 1975. De Beers agreed to explore the Jwaneng mine in 1978 in partnership with the Botswana Government. Along with Orapa, Letlhakane and Jwaneng, Debswana also commissioned the Damtshaa mine, in 2002. In 1972, Botswana Development
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Corporation and De Beers formed the Botswana Diamond Valuing Corporation (BDVC) as a joint venture, with the operation being stationed in Lobatse. In May 2006, the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers made a significant stride in diversifying the mining industry and the greater economy through the establishment of Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB). In addition to sorting, cutting, polishing, marketing and valuing Debswana’s production, the purpose of DTC Botswana is to make aggregated diamond mixes available for sale in Botswana for both local and international consumption. This supports the Government’s economic vision to drive job creation and value creation from the country’s diamond resources. A new building was constructed with a total capacity to process 45 million carats and to accommodate up to 600 employees. It incorporates state of the art sorting equipment, designed and manufactured by the De Beers Group. The building project was delivered at the end of 2007 and was occupied in March 2008, at a cost in excess of P 471 million, paid for by De Beers. The establishment of DTCB Botswana also acts as a potential catalyst for the development of new ancillary business sectors such as banking; security; information technology; and tourism; and for other international businesses to invest in Botswana. The ancillary activities will also stimulate the economic activities with further creation of jobs, increased consumer spending power, additional revenues for the country and the transfer of technology and skills. Currently, DTC Botswana sells and markets rough diamonds to 21 cutting and polishing companies that have been licensed by the Government of Botswana to carry out cutting and polishing activities locally. Known as “Sight holders”, these firms have potential to create 3000 new jobs in the next few years.DTC Botswana aims to facilitate, drive and support the creation of a vibrant, sustainable and profitable downstream diamond industry in
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PAGE MB 3 Botswana that will deliver additional value for Botswana’s diamonds. The 21 Sight holders as of 31 March 2012 for 3 year contracts include: Dalumi Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Zebra Diamonds (Proprietary) Limited, Yerushalmi Bros Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Teemane Manufacturing Company (Proprietary) Limited, Suashish Diamonds Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Steinmetz Diamonds Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Safdico Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Laurelton Diamonds Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Pluczenik Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, MotiGanz Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Lazare Kaplan Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Leo Schachter Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Hearts & Arrows Cutting Works Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Eurostar Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, Dia Holdings (Proprietary) Limited, Shrenuj Botswana, Taché Company (Botswana), Julius Klein Diamonds Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Life Diamonds Botswana, Blue Star Manufacturing Botswana and Chow Tai Fook Cutting Works (Botswana). The establishment of these contracts and increased DTCB supply to these Sight holders go a long way in enabling additional foreign direct investment and enabling additional employment in the local cutting & polishing industry. Botswana’s economy is growing between 5% and 6% a year, with diamonds accounting for three-quarters of its foreign earnings. Botswana currently supplies over a fifth of the world’s rough diamonds. However, at the current rate of mining, diamond deposits are expected to run out in the next three decades. The world is watching and waiting to see one of Africa’s finest success stories re-invent itself, drawing away from an economy dominated by extractive industries towards being a bustling diversified economy. That said, nothing must be taken away from the fact that Botswana has been a shining example on the former “dark continent” in the mining industry.
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JEWEL IN THE DESERTTHE TOWN OF JWANENG Atlang Sebakile
meters through the Cut 8 project which will ensure continuous production until at least 2024. The Cut 8 project will breathe more life to the mine with an additional span of 7 years. The mine maintains an ISO 14001 certificate for environmental compliance, being the first mine in Botswana to achieve this certification in 2000. Jwaneng Diamond Mine is known for its excellent safety record having won multiple national and international safety awards in the past. Jwaneng Resource Extension Project Through this project, Debswana geologists are currently studying the viability of a new diamond deposit near the existing Jwaneng Mine lease area which could potentially breathe more life into the 30 year old operation according recent reports. Debswana group manager, mining, Len Dimbungu is recently verifyied the study of the deposit saying, “Under the Jwaneng Resource Extension Project, we are drilling up to 1,000 meters below the surface to understand the ore body, its quality, value and volume and by the end of 2014, I will have that information.” The Jwaneng mine boasts the Aquarium plant, the first of its kind
ocated on the edge of the Kgalagadi desert the mining town of Jwaneng remains the flagship of Debswana contributing to between 60 and 70 percent of its total revenue. Jwaneng, meaning “a place of small stones”, is an open pit mine which began operations in 1982. The mine employs over 2, 100 people whom mostly are locals from different parts of Botswana. Ranked the richest mine in the world; in terms of its content of gemquality diamonds, Jwaneng Mine produces 9.3 million tons of ore and an additional 37 million tons of waste rock annually. The recoverable ore grade at the mine is about 1.25 carats per ton (250 mg/t). The mine production which normally varies according to the mining plans yields between 12.5 and 15 million carats per year. According to the official Debwana website, Jwaneng Mine produced 11.5 million saleable carats in 2010. Currently, Jwaneng is mining at a level known as Cut 6 at a depth of 350 meters and is expected to go even deeper with Cut which is scheduled to begin next year. The depth at which the minerals are extracted is expected to reach 800
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in the diamond mining industry and it has a completely automated recovery plant (CARP) and the Fully Integrated Sort House (FISH) as major component to its extraction operations. The Jwaneng Mine Corporal Social Investment policy In line with the Debswana business ethos that their entrepreneurial success should be underpinned by economic and social responsibility, the company has a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) policy aimed at creating a legacy of prosperity and sustainability. The mine achieves this by forming sound partnerships with its community and extends a helping hand where the need arises. The mine owns and operates a local hospital in the town and it also owns a private aerodrome called Jwaneng Airport. Environmental Management System Just a stone’s throw away from the mine, with-in the area leased to the mine lays a Jwana Park which affords the locals the opportunity to go and unwind from the madness and the rush of the urban setting. The park, owned by the mine, covers 19085 hectares of land and prides itself with being a home for a wide range of the beautiful flora and fauna that Botswana is synonymous for. Animals found in this area include; the globally threatened Lappet-faced Vulture, Zebras, Red Hartebeest, Impala, Springbok, Steenbok, Duiker, ƚůĂƐ ŽƉĐŽ ŝƐ ĂŶ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů ŐƌŽƵƉ ǁŝƚŚ ǁŽƌůĚ ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƚŝŽŶƐ ŝŶ ĐŽŵƉƌĞƐƐŽƌƐ͕ ĞdžƉĂŶĚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ Ăŝƌ Wildebeest, Gemsbok (Oryx) Kudu, ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵƐ͕ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŵŝŶŝŶŐ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ƉŽǁĞƌ ƚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐĞŵďůLJ ƐLJƐƚĞŵƐ͘ tŝƚŚ Eland, Giraffe, Zebra, Warthog, ŝŶŶŽǀĂƚŝǀĞ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ƚůĂƐ ŽƉĐŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌƐ ƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďůĞ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝǀŝƚLJ͘ dŚĞ Baboon, Cheetah, Ostrich, Leopard, ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ ǁĂƐ ĨŽƵŶĚĞĚ ŝŶ ϭϴϳϯ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ďĂƐĞĚ ŝŶ ^ƚŽĐŬŚŽůŵ ^ǁĞĚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ Ă ŐůŽďĂů ƌĞĂĐŚ ŽĨ ŵŽƌĞ Caracal and numerous smaller animal species. ƚŚĂŶ ϭϳϬ ĐŽƵŶƚƌŝĞƐ ͘ >ŽĐĂů ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŶƵŵďĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ нϮϲϳ ϯϵϱϵϭϱϱ ĂŶĚ ĂƐŬ ĨŽƌ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ DŽĚŝƐĞ EĞŶŐƵ͕
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rapa is home to one of the largest diamond mines in the world and is considered to be the diamond capital of the world. Orapa Mine is located in the Boteti Sub-District of Botswana. The name Orapa, it has been said, was coined by the Basarwa who live in the area and means ‘resting
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place for lions’ in Sesarwa. Orapa Mine The Orapa diamond mine is the world’s largest diamond mine by area and it is located about 240 km west of the city of Francistown. Owned by Debswana, a partnership between the De Beers Company and the government of Botswana, the Orapa diamond mine is the oldest of four mines operated by the company. The
MINING IN BOTSWANA processing plant at Orapa processes the ore produced at Orapa as well as two of Debswana’s three other mines: the Letlhakane and Damtshaa diamond mines. Orapa town serves as the administrative center for the three mines. The Orapa diamond mine began operations in July 1971 and is one of the oldest running Debswana operation. It became fully operational in August 1982, when it was officially opened by the then President of Botswana, His Excellency Sir Ketumile Masire. Currently, the Orapa mine annually produces approximately 11 million carats (2200 kg) of diamonds. It was expanded in 1999, doubling its previous capacity . Orapa’s production continues to contribute significantly to Debswana’s total carat output and the country’s economy with 17, 3 million carats being recovered in 2006. Orapa and its sister mine Letlhakane
employ over 3 000 workers and to service them Debswana also maintains a hospital, pre-primary and primary schools which employees’ children have access to, as well as the Orapa Game Park. Orapa is also committed to its environmental responsibilities which include maintaining high standards of water conservation and waste management. Tourism in Orapa The move to turn the mining town of Orapa into a greater tourist destination is part of the mine’s vision. Mining and tourism co-exist in total harmony in Orapa, ensuring a truly sustainable future for the Boteti sub-district. Dubbed ‘Orapa Today and Tomorrow’, the mission to turn Orapa into the tourist hub of the Boteti region is anticipated to bring direct income to the people of Boteti as they will secure jobs and open businesses to
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PAGE MB 5 support the tourism sector, even after the mine’s life span has elapsed. The Debswana’s Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) General Manager Adrian Gale, revealed in recent reports that he believes that the mine has already started working on its objectives to transform the mine into a tourism destination. The plan is to turn the Orapa Game Park into a haven for exotic animals especially the endangered ones like rhinos as well as other animals like the antelopes, kudu and others. This, he said, was evidenced by the arrival of white rhinos to the mines’ game park. The mine intends to introduce more endangered species to its game park. In addition a museum will be built in the near future, in order to house artifacts from the history of diamonds and the Boteti region The ‘Orapa Today and Tomorrow’ project is said to be aimed at making Orapa a great place to live and work, while also positioning the town as a hub for the development of Boteti Sub-district. This includes facilitating and extending amenities of the town such as the schools, facilities, hospital, airport, a Game Park, museum and a technical university, thus creating wealth and opportunities for the Boteti communities. The uniqueness of the town lies in that it is the only town in Botswana enclosed entirely by fence , with 24hour protection. Only people with permits are allowed to cross into Orapa from other parts of the country and this is obviously to protect the local diamond mining operations. Although the town is fenced, it is not considered by residents to be confined or restricted, but rather as a safe and prosperous environment in which to live.
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Aandee Engineering (Pty) Ltd T/A K L Cranes & Lifting Equipment We, ĂŶĚĞĞ ŶŐŝŶĞĞƌŝŶŐ ;WƚLJͿ >ƚĚ dͬ < > ƌĂŶĞƐ Θ >ŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂƌĞ ƉůĞĂƐĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐĞ ŽƵƌƐĞůǀĞƐ ĂƐ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƌĂŶĞ DĂŶƵĨĂĐƚƵƌĞƐ͕ ^ƚĞĞů tŝƌĞ ZŽƉĞ ĂŶĚ >ŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ^ƵƉƉůŝĞƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ^ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ <͘>͘ ƌĂŶĞƐ Θ>ŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ Ă >ŽĐĂů ďĂƐĞĚ ŽŵƉĂŶLJ ƐŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ důŽŬǁĞŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ŝŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ƐŝŶĐĞ ϮϬϬϲ͘ dŽ ƵƉůŝŌ ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ŽƚƐǁĂŶĂ <͘>͘ ƌĂŶĞƐ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĚ ŽƚƐǁĂŶĂ ĐŝƟnjĞŶƐ ďLJ ŝŵƉƌŽǀŝŶŐ ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĞƐ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ĚŽŶĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ǁŚŝĐŚ enable us to deliver our products and services to the following industries: Mining Industries; Engineering Industries; Transport Industries; Construction Industries; Automotive Industries; Smelting , Foundry Industries and Crane Industries. The Managing Director of K L Cranes & Lifting Equipment is registered as a LMI (Lifting Machinery Inspector) with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) ref # 1200172. The employees of K.L Cranes have over 30 years’ experience in the Electrical, Mechanical, Crane and Lifting nHOG RIIHULQJ WKH IROORZLQJ
PRODUCTS: Electric Chain Hoist, Chain and Lever Blocks, Tirfors, Winches, (Wire Rope Pulling Machines), Slings: GR8 Chain, Polyester Flat and Round, Steel Wire Rope; Steel Wire Rope – Cranes, general Engineering; Fibre Ropes: Manila, Polypropylene, Sisal and Nylon rope Accessories: Bow and Dee Shackles Fed Spec and Crosby, Rope Clamps, Turnbuckles, Eye Bolts and Nuts; Cargo Secure systems: Tie down straps, Lever Binders (Satan), Ratchet Load binders, CTC Chain or Gr8 Chain; Full Body Harness with double Shock Absorbing Lanyards; ^ŶĂƚĐŚ ďůŽĐŬƐ͕ ZŽƉĞ ůŽĐŬƐ͕ ďĞĂŵ ĐůĂŵƉƐ͕ ĚƌƵŵ ůŝŌĞƌƐ͕ ƉůĂƚĞ Grabs, Plain and Geared Crawls; CRANE SPARES: Rope Hoist Foot Mounted and Trolley mounted; C-Track systems and parts; Diamond track systems and parts; DSL conductor systems and parts; Pendant and pendant cables; Remote control systems; ELECTRICAL: DĂŶƵĨĂĐƚƵƌĞ͕ ZĞƉĂŝƌ ĂŶĚ /ŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƌĂŶĞ ŽŶƚƌŽů WĂŶĞůƐ͖ ƵŝůĚ ŽŶƚƌŽů WĂŶĞůƐ ƚŽ ƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ͖ Control Panel accessories: Travel limits, Audio alarms,
from South Africa
MANUFACTURES CUSTOMIZED: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Install and Maintain of the following: Overhead Cranes: EOT (Electrical Over Travel), MOT (Mechanical Over Travel) for Single and Double Girder Cranes; Gantries; Free Standing and Wall mounted Radial Jib arm Cranes; Monorail Beams; A-Frames; >ŝŌŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ^ƉƌĞĂĚĞƌ ĞĂŵƐ͖ Open and Close Man Cages; ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjĞĚ ůŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͖
AJM Engineering Services CC Demag Cranes and Components (Pty) Ltd ůĞƉŚĂŶƚ >ŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ;WƚLJͿ >ƚĚ Scaw Metal Group (Haggie Rand) Umholi Steel Wire Rope & Accessories (zĂůĞ ͬ hƐŚĂ DĂƌƟŶ ͬ > >ŝŌŝŶŐͿ
SERVICES, REPAIRS, PROOF LOAD TESTING AND RECERTIFICATION: Manual Chain and Lever Blocks; Electric Hoist (Rope and Chain hoist); Gr80 Chain slings; >ŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ^ƵƌǀĞLJƐ͖ Overhead Cranes; AANDEE ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD T/A K L CRANES & LIFTING Equipment is the Distributor for the following Companies
Private Bag B034 Bontleng
TEL; 267 3974853 Kobus 71322445
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Laken;71432824
FAX; 267 3974851 EMAIL; kobust@mega.bw
Gaborone, Botswana Plot 78,Tlokweng Gaborone,Botswana
tĞ ĐĂƌƌLJ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĂďŽǀĞ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ğdž stock. Our aim is not to be just a Manufacturer, Supplier who sells ƌĂŶĞƐ ĂŶĚ >ŝŌŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŐĂŝŶƐƚ ƚŚĞ ůŽǁĞƐƚ ƉƌŝĐĞƐ͘ KƵƌ goal is to be a partner to the companies we work with; which ŵĞĂŶƐ ĂůƐŽ Ă ŚŝŐŚ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ĂŌĞƌͲŵĂƌŬĞƚ sales and services. DELIVERIES: All available spares from South Africa to be delivered in 2-3 working days tĞ ĂƐƐƵƌĞ LJŽƵ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ďĞƐƚ ĂƩĞŶƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ Ăƚ Ăůů ƟŵĞƐ Yours Sincerely <ŽďƵƐ dŚĞƐŶĞƌ ĂŶĚ ^ƚĂī