Leighton JV wins US$586M mining service contract In Botswana: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Leighton Holdings Ltd., and two joint venture partners, have obtained a contract worth $586 million, to last 66 months, at one of the richest diamond mines in Botswana.

Leighton, which has 60% of the contract, said the joint venture involving Basil Read Mining and Bothakga Burrow of Botswana would provide services including mine scheduling, drill and blast, truck and shovel waste removal and limited ore mining.