Fueling Growth, Powering Botswana
Morupule Coal Mine (MCM)
Botswana’s leading coal mine, providing energy security and sustainable coal production.
Location
Palapye, Botswana
Impact
National Energy Backbone
Capacity
28M tonnes/year
Website
Morupule Coal Mine, located in Palapye, is Botswana’s leading coal producer and a critical supplier of coal to the domestic and regional market, particularly for power generation.
Highlights
- Role: Supplies coal to Morupule Power Station, ensuring energy security for Botswana.
- Production: Produces over 2.8 million tonnes of coal annually.
- Sustainability: Implements environmentally responsible mining practices and invests in community development.
- Strategic Importance: Supports Botswana’s economic development through enabling power generation in collaboration with Botswana Power Corporation
- Job Creation: By creating over 900 jobs, the mine is directly contributing to the economic wellbeing and prosperity of the community.
Our Role
- MDCB owns 100% Shareholding, ensuring alignment with national energy and economic goals.
- Provides strategic direction to optimise operations and enhance sustainability.
Key Contacts
- Mr. Edwin Elias, Chief Executive Officer, eelias@mcm.co.bw
- Mr. Louis Baseki, Corporate Affairs Manager, lbaseki@mcm.co.bw
For more information visit https://mcm.co.bw
