In an era defined by resource security and supply chain realignment, Standard Bank leveraged its presence at DRC Mining Week to reinforce a clear investment thesis, that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains one of the world’s most compelling yet complex mining destinations. Producing approximately 70% of the world’s cobalt …

Aterian Plc and AI-focused geology firm Lithosquare have officially launched field operations under their newly formed joint venture, pivoting from agreement signing to active exploration for critical minerals across Morocco and Botswana. The London-listed exploration company said Thursday that a joint technical team has initiated a systematic exploration strategy following …

Oxidation – the focus of part 2 of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series – is one of the most common chemical reactions we encounter in everyday life. It occurs when fuel burns, when steel rusts, when wounds are cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and even when a cut apple …

With just one month remaining before entries close, organisers of the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards are encouraging companies, professionals and organisations throughout Africa’s lifting industry to submit their entries before the 31 July 2026 deadline. Following the outstanding success of the inaugural awards in 2025, the 2026 programme has …

A fundamental rift in supply strategy is rewriting the dynamics of the African diamond trade, placing Botswana’s long-standing model of market discipline under direct pressure from a rapidly ascending Angola. While Botswana has deliberately choked back its diamond output to defend sliding global prices, neighboring Angola has pushed production to …

Botswana is advancing a strategic agenda to export its diamond sorting, valuation and beneficiation expertise across the region, leveraging more than five decades of industry leadership and the institutional capabilities of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB). The initiative was highlighted during an official visit by Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel …

The Ministry of Minerals and Energy hosted a Romanian delegation as part of ongoing efforts to deepen international investment engagement in Botswana’s diamond industry and broader minerals value chain. The delegation, led by Botswana’s Ambassador to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Viorel Zaharia, was briefed on the structure …

The Botswana Minerals PLC is repositioning artificial intelligence in exploration not as a breakthrough discovery engine but as a discipline tool designed to improve how decisions are made before capital is deployed. Speaking at Seequent Day in Johannesburg on 25 June 2026, Botswana Minerals PLC’s Managing Director James A.H Campbell …

FutureCoal has announced the formal expansion of its Africa Chapter as governments around the world place renewed emphasis on energy security, industrial competitiveness and domestic resource development amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and growing electricity demand. The announcement was made by FutureCoal Chairman and Africa Chapter Chairman Mike Teke during his …

Giyani Metals Corp. reported robust financial prospects for its flagship K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana, marking a pivotal step toward establishing a rare, non-Chinese source of a critical electric-vehicle battery material. A definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the 100%-owned development project yielded a post-tax net present value of $481.5 …