By KELVIN DUBE Talonx Resources has commenced fieldwork at its Kihabe Project in the north-west, with initial soil sampling, mapping and targeted rock-chip sampling focused on the Gossan area. According to the company, the program advances the exploration strategy outlined under the blueprint: ‘Copper and Base-Metal Discovery Potential in Botswana. …
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A finite natural resource is being called upon to finance a more enduring economic future. Botswana has secured an initial P1 billion contribution from De Beers Group to seed a fund aimed at building new industries, attracting domestic and international investment and creating jobs that extend the country’s economic prospects …
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Turning mineral abundance into competitive industries will require governments across the region to coordinate investment, pool infrastructure and strengthen cross-border supply chains, Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo has said, making the case for regional cooperation to capture greater economic value from the continent’s resources. Kenewendo outlined Botswana’s …
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Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) requires more than public awareness. It demands sustained action against harmful social norms, unequal power relations and the culture of silence that allows abuse to persist. This is the focus of a new community campaign launched by Debswana’s Jwaneng Mine and Jwaneng Town Council, placing prevention …
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An Indian explosives manufacturer has opened a door in Botswana with US$325,000 but what lies behind it is still largely a blank page. Solar Industries India Limited has set up Solar Explochem Proprietary Limited, incorporated on 29 September 2026, as it seeks a stronger foothold in Southern Africa. Solar Industries …
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Access to African investment opportunities is expanding through a proposed issuance of Botswana Depository Receipts (BDRs) linked to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical FZE, offering domestic investors a route to gain exposure to one of the continent’s major energy and industrial ventures. The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) and Access Bank …
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South Africa has the mineral wealth and technical expertise to compete at the highest levels of global mining. SRK Consulting (South Africa) Managing Director Andrew van Zyl argues that converting that advantage into investment and sustained economic growth will require decisive leadership and progress on persistent structural challenges. Reflecting on …
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Keeping heavy mining fleets productive is increasingly about what happens between maintenance cycles, with Engen using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to demonstrate how fuels, lubrication, digital monitoring and technical expertise can work together to improve equipment reliability and operational performance. The company used the Johannesburg event to position its offering …
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By; Ulla Setswalo Botswana has a weakness for mega-projects. The bigger the railway, water transfer scheme, power station or highway, the more readily it is presented as evidence of economic transformation. Billions of pula are announced, construction jobs are counted, kilometres and megawatts celebrated and another great national development project …
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The current and future challenges and opportunities of mining takes centre stage at Wits University next week, as the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) hosts its annual mining seminar. Attracting government, industry leaders, researchers, communities and young professionals, the seminar will be held under the theme of ‘Legacy to Leadership Shaping …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
