Pix4D, the market leader in photogrammetry solutions, is attending the Intergeo 2021 conference to share its latest news and technological developments. This includes live demos of its terrestrial data collection hardware and software solution of PIX4Dcatch and the viDoc RTK rover for iPhone Pro and iPad Pro, as well as …

De Beers, a diamond miner and retailer, and National Geographic have announced the beginning of Okavango Eternal, a partnership aimed at protecting the Okavango Delta’s source waters and the people and livelihoods that depend on them. DeBeers said in a press release that the five-year commitment is a critical inward …

Botswana’s Khoemacau Copper Mining is focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, including as significant renewable energy generation and potential community development programs, while it ramps up to nameplate throughput of 3.65 million tonnes per year. Johan Ferreira, CEO of Cupric Canyon Capital and Khoemacau Copper Mining, said in …

The 2022 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba, originally scheduled for February has been moved to May 2022. Organisers of the event said the decision was made following extensive consultation with partners, key stakeholders across the mining value chain and government ministers. “Collectively we decided, due to ongoing challenges …

Minergy Limited, Botswana’s only privately-owned coal miner, has revived plans to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to reduce debt and boost output amid a global commodities boom, according to its chief executive officer. Minergy shelved plans for an initial public offering on London’s junior AIM stock …

The Republic of Botswana’s government has signed an agreement with De Beers, a diamond mining company, under which the latter will fund the purchase of half a million Covid-19 vaccines for the country. Debswana and Botswana’s Diamond Trading Company also contribute to the venture (DTC Botswana). De Beers Group and …

United Mining Services (UMS) is preparing to pre-sink two shafts for the Karowe Underground Mine Expansion Project (UGP) in Botswana, with a team comprised of some of the most experienced professionals in shaft sinking. Following the completion of the feasibility study for the Karowe UGP, Lucara Botswana Pty Ltd and …

Gem Diamonds (LON: GEMD), a company focused on Africa, is selling its Botswana subsidiary to Okwa Diamonds, which is owned by Vast Resources (LON: VAST) and Botswana Diamonds (LON: BOD). The mothballed Ghaghoo in central Botswana, which Gem acquired from De Beers in 2007, is Okwa Diamond’s main target. The …

Tin is one of a number of metals causing a stir around the world these days because of its potential to help the world decarbonize. The significance of this trend cannot be overstated. Unlike the previous metals supercycle, which was fueled by the Chinese economy’s urbanization and thus tied to …

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions have relocated its South African headquarters to brand new, purpose-built premises in Kempton Park, near Johannesburg, in a strategic move that it claims will consolidate its resources and further enhance its customer service. The state-of-the-art Khomanani facility includes three large workshop areas and office space …