Botswana grants Sese mining lease

The Botswana government has awarded ASX-listed African Energy a mining licence for its Sese joint venture (JV). The mining licence covers 51.47 km2 and contains 650-million tonnes of raw coal classified as measured and indicated resources, with African Energy saying on Tuesday that the granted mining lease contains more than enough coal for the currently contemplated 450 MW power project, as well as multiple expansions.