Ulla Setswalo

Mining Indaba: Handshake Signals New Era of Community Engagement

Cape Town – A powerful moment unfolded at the Investing in African Mining Indaba this week, as a mining company publicly committed to enhancing its local procurement efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to a direct challenge from a local activist. The commitment came during a panel …

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Botswana and DeBeers Lock in Breakthrough Diamond Deal

The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations for a new sales agreement governing Debswana’s rough diamond production. The deal also includes an extension of Debswana’s mining licences beyond 2029, in line with the Heads of Terms agreed on 30 September 2023. Debswana, a 50:50 joint …

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Botswana and De Beers Seal Landmark Diamond Deal, Securing Future of Industry

In a significant development for the global diamond industry, the Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations on a new sales agreement for rough diamonds produced by Debswana, their 50:50 joint venture. This landmark agreement, reached after months of deliberation, paves the …

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High-Grade Intercepts Boost Hopes for Premium Resources’ Selebi North Mine in Botswana

Premium Resources (TSXV: PREM) has announced highly encouraging drilling results from its exploration program at the past-producing Selebi North underground mine in Botswana. Two recent drill holes intersected significant intervals of high-grade nickel-copper mineralization, injecting renewed optimism into the company’s plans to revive this key asset. Drill hole SNUG-24-172, located …

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Ramaphosa to Headline Mining Indaba, Underscoring Africa’s Mineral Wealth

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. This high-profile event, renowned globally as the premier gathering for mining industry leaders, will convene under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” – a poignant reminder …

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SRK appoints three new partners

Three professional engineers and scientists have achieved the status of partner at SRK Consulting: principal environmental geologist Lindsay Shand and principal geotechnical engineers Malcolm Maber and Linda Spies. Shand has been in the environmental sciences since 2000 and has published several contributions on sustainability, climate change and water management. Based …

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Botswana Sprint Sensation Letsile Tebogo Joins De Beers as Global Ambassador

In a move that underscores his meteoric rise to stardom, Botswana’s Olympic sprint champion, Letsile Tebogo, has joined the illustrious ranks of De Beers Group as a global ambassador. The announcement, made by Tebogo on his social media platforms, marks a significant milestone for the young athlete and further solidifies …

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Premium Resources Strikes High-Grade Nickel and Copper at Selebi North Mine in Botswana

Premium Resources (TSXV: PREM) has announced promising results from its exploration drilling program at the past-producing Selebi North underground mine in Botswana. Two new drill holes, strategically placed outside the existing resource estimate area, have intersected significant high-grade nickel and copper mineralization, raising hopes for expanding the mine’s resource base. …

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TAKRAF Group awarded new contract for conveying system for Collahuasi mine in Chile

TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …

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Barloworld Equipment to Showcase Sustainable Mining Solutions at Indaba 2025

Barloworld Equipment, a leading provider of integrated equipment solutions, is set to make a significant presence at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, taking place from 3-6 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. As one of the largest exhibitors at this prestigious industry event, Barloworld Equipment will …

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