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Emirati firm eyes mine disputed by Botswana, Norilsk Nickel

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Botswana hopes to end a lawsuit with Russia's Norilsk Nickel by helping Emirates Investment House (EIH) buy a disputed 50% stake in the Nkomati nickel mine in South Africa, a government minister said on Tuesday. Botswana's State-run BCL Mine pulled out of a P3-billion ($281-million) deal to buy a 50% stake in Nkomati Nickel Mine from Norilsk Nickel Africa last year after falling into severe financial difficulties.
 
 
 
 
 

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