Gaborone, Botswana: Global mining giant BHP has made a significant move in Botswana’s burgeoning copper sector, inking a $25m (A$39.6m) earn-in agreement with Cobre Limited to explore the promising Kitlanya East and Kitlanya West copper-silver projects. This investment marks a major vote of confidence in the Kalahari Copper Belt’s potential …

Gaborone, Botswana: Botala Energy, an Australian gas exploration company, has secured a crucial mining licence for its Serowe coal bed methane (CBM) project in Botswana, marking a significant step towards commercial production. The licence, granted by the Botswana government, clears the final regulatory hurdle for the ambitious project. The newly …

Johannesburg – Botswana Diamonds has secured a crucial mining permit for its Thorny River project in South Africa, a significant step forward for the diamond exploration and development company. The permit, granting access to an area adjacent to the historic Marsfontein diamond mine, comes after extensive geophysical analysis, drilling, and bulk …

Gaborone, Botswana – Anglo American’s dramatic decision to offload De Beers isn’t just a corporate tremor; it’s a seismic shift that threatens to reshape Botswana’s very economic foundations. For a nation built on the brilliance of its diamonds, this divestment signals a moment of profound uncertainty, a potential turning point that …

Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s Minister of Energy and Electricity, will deliver the keynote address at the highly anticipated Africa Energy Indaba taking place from March 4–6, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). As a leading platform shaping the future of energy in Africa, the Africa Energy Indaba will bring together …

The bustling mining heartlands of Botswana are gearing up for a series of key industry events in March 2025. Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) has announced its return, bringing its popular expos to Letlhakane, Palapye, and Jwaneng on the 10th, 12th, and 14th of March, respectively. These highly anticipated events …

Innovative and reliable equipment solutions for the construction, mining, and industrial sectors  SkyJacks says its solutions are designed to meet the stringent demands of sectors such as mining, engineering, and construction. The company has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. According to …

Gaborone, Botswana – In a move hailed as a “groundbreaking” agreement, Botswana and De Beers have solidified their long-term partnership, securing the future of the nation’s diamond industry and promising a significant boost to its economic development. After intense negotiations, the two parties have signed a new 10-year sales agreement, …

Botswana’s economic fortunes are predicted to improve in 2025, with a projected growth of 3.3% following a sharp contraction in 2024. Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe, in his budget speech, attributed this optimism to the anticipated recovery of the global diamond market, the cornerstone of the nation’s economy. However, he also …

Botswana and De Beers are scheduled to formally sign new agreements next week, according to a communiqué issued this week. The development comes after conclusion of negotiations focused on the renewal of a sales agreement for the sorting, valuing, marketing and sales of Debswana diamonds and extension of Debswana mining …