Botswana’s economy is poised for a rebound this year, with a projected growth rate of 3.3%, according to Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe. This positive outlook hinges on a revitalized diamond market, a sector that has historically been the cornerstone of the country’s economy. However, the path to recovery has been …
Read More »Mining, automotive leaders in high-powered Mining Indaba brainstorm
A high-powered interactive workshop at Investing In African Mining Indaba proposed a range of solutions for commodity-rich African countries to work with the automotive sector to re-think industrial policy around critical minerals. In the emerging energy transition era, the convergence of the mining and automotive sectors is set to shape …
Read More »Innovator Awarded US$25,000 Research Grant- Mining Indaba
Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been named the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield following a fiercely competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and hosted at Investing in African …
Read More »ABB and Epiroc Strengthen Collaboration on Underground Trolley Solutions for Mining
Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley solutions, supporting the mining industry’s transition towards increased productivity, enhanced safety and decarbonisation. This agreement builds on previous successful technology deployments in Swedish mines. Under the MoU, both companies will work together to conduct a comprehensive …
Read More »Staying Focused Amidst Measured Progress in Mining
Despite global geopolitical uncertainties, Africa’s mining sector continues to make measurable strides in advancing its economic and social contributions. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, SRK Consulting Managing Director Andrew van Zyl noted the sector’s steady progress in adopting safer and more responsible mining practices. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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