Former BCL Mine and BOTASH Managing Director Montwedi Mphathi has become the first Motswana to show interest in reviving the once thriving BCL Mine and the Selibe Phikwe town. The Patriot on Sunday has unearthed information which shows that Mphathi has partnered with a Canadian company and they are one of the four companies which has shown interest in the BCL Mine. When approach for a comment, Mphathi referred this publication to government indicating that he cannot comment about the sale of the BCL Mine. “Government or the liquidator are best placed to comment about those interested in the mine not me,” he answered refusing to state if indeed he has shown interest in the mine. Sources have revealed that Mphathi and his partners, a Canadian company has already started the due process and are optimistic about acquiring the copper nickel mine. Should they acquire the BCL Mine, Mphathi who has been credited for reviving the fortunes of BCL Mine in the past is expected to lead the transformation of the company. Mphathi who is known as the iron fist manager was the first citizen to become general manager of BCL in February 2003. When he took over, the copper…