TRADE AND INVESTMENT
Morupule Coal Mine (MCM)
Mission We mine coal and deliver energy for the benefit of our stakeholders in a sustainable manner.
First Production MCM started production in 1973 as an Anglo American Corporation subsidiary with the main objective being to supply coal to the then Bamangwato Concessions Limited mine (now BCL) and BPC power plant situated in Selebi Phikwe. In 2000 Debswana acquired MCM as its 100% owned subsidiary and it has since grown both in stature and production to be a dominant influence in the coal mining sector in the country and region.
Core Values • Safety • Passion • Caring • Excellence • Working Together • Growth
The Coalfield and Reserves MCM is situated above the Kgaswe coalfield, which is endowed with good-quality coal contained within four main seams. It is estimated that MCM has reserves of approximately 2.91 billion tonnes within the number
Location Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) is located 14km west of Palapye in the Eastern parts of Botswana along the A14 main road. Vision To be a leading coal energy business.
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01 and 02 seams and total inferred inventory coal resources are estimated to be 12 billion tonnes for all seams within the total mining lease area. The deepest, number 01 seam, is the thickest and most consistently developed and is also currently the only seam being mined. Safety, Health and the Environment MCM values the safety of its employees and for this reason, safety has been positioned as the number one core value. Numerous management and employee safety related programs have been implemented to promote zero harm. The latter together with initiatives aimed at positive behavioural change have resulted in the Mine achieving