Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector

Strengthening its role in one of Botswana’s most significant mining projects, Sandvik has secured a major equipment and financing agreement with Lucara Botswana for the underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine. The multinational engineering company will supply Lucara Botswana, a subsidiary of TSX-listed Lucara Diamond Corp, with a 15 …

Botswana is looking to technology as a key enabler of a more secure and resilient energy system, with the Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo engaging Huawei Technologies Botswana on the potential application of renewable energy solutions. The engagement examined how emerging energy technologies could help expand access …

By SIAN THURTELL* In high-risk industrial environments, a paper trail is often mistaken for a safe workforce. For decades, health and safety performance has been judged by administrative volume: courses ticked off, policies signed, and binders filed away. Yet a documented procedure has never stopped an incident on an active …

Lucara Diamond Corp’s revenue for the second quarter ended 30 June fell 6% year on year to $41 million, driven largely by lower carat sales through tender and a softer average dollar per carat price on diamonds weighing less than 10.8 carats. The quarter’s revenue included the sale of the …

For pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves, keeping Africa’s mines, power stations and water utilities running depends less on manufacturing capacity than on knowing exactly where a spare part needs to be, before a customer even asks. The company’s dedicated service, maintenance and spare parts division, SupremeServe, holds …