Coal

Located on the southwestern edge of the Mmamabula Coalfield, approximately 60km northeast of Gaborone, the Masama Coal Mine offers a competitive cost structure driven by its shallow, high-quality coal resource and cost-effective opencast mining methods. Its proximity to key infrastructure, including rail, road, and water, gives it a logistical edge …

Botswana’s coal mining sector is facing an unprecedented crisis as 1,000 jobs hang in the balance due to unpaid contracts between state-owned mining firms and their subcontractors. The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has sounded the alarm, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the financial collapse of  …

The burgeoning coal mining sector in Botswana has received a significant boost with the successful development of the nation’s third major coal mine, a project owing much of its progress to the expertise of independent geological consultants, Gemecs. Situated near Mookane in the Mmamabula Coal Field, this ambitious venture is …

Faced with persistent generation challenges at its flagship Morupule B power station, Botswana is considering the construction of a new 615-megawatt coal-fired power plant. The move comes as the troubled Morupule B, a 600-megawatt facility built in 2012, continues to operate below capacity due to frequent breakdowns and ongoing maintenance. …

In a move that echoes the company’s unwavering focus on environmental responsibility, Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) has unveiled its latest innovation: a P2.5 million Flocculation Plant. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant stride towards MCM’s commitment to environmental sustainability, aligning perfectly with the National Water Strategy and the company’s own …

South African mining giant Exxaro Resources remains committed to its diversification strategy, actively seeking copper and manganese acquisitions, according to Chief Executive Nombasa Tsengwa. This comes after Exxaro was outbid by China’s MMG for the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana for a hefty $1.9 billion. Tsengwa emphasized Exxaro’s measured approach, …

There is a scramble for oil, gas, and coal in Botswana, much of it centred on the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). After a flurry of reports about alleged fracking plans in the park several years ago, this drive has been underreported recently, with attention diverted to such activities elsewhere …

Formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, Enlit Africa 2023 returns showcasing the latest technology and services on offer in the power and energy sector Slated for 16 to 18 May at the CTICC in Cape Town under the theme: The multi-dimensional, multi-sectoral energy transition Enlit Africa includes …

Namibia’s state-owned railway company TransNamib plans to shift coal exports from Botswana off the road and onto rail by early this year, potentially doubling exports via Walvis Bay port, its CEO said. Land-locked Botswana has sought alternative routes to export its coal as disruption to South Africa’s railway lines impact …

Botswana is seeking to secure funding partners for a $2.5 billion plant to produce synthetic fuels from coal, a plan rekindled by the energy crisis playing out in Europe, according to its energy minister. The southern African nation has for nearly a decade discussed tapping its extensive coal resources to …