Lifting Africa is proud to announce Ground Mobility Systems as the Official Ground Mobility Solutions Sponsor of the Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa 2026 from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. As one of South Africa’s leading providers of heavy-duty ground mobility, aluminium …
Read More »Mining Indaba 2027 to focus on collaboration execution
Turning collaborations into action, Mining Indaba 2027 is expected to shift from collaboration alignment to execution. Scheduled for 8th to the 11th of February 2027, under the theme: ‘Stronger Together: Partnerships in Pracitce’, marks the annual event’s move into a new chapter, the second of three. The theme is coined …
Read More »AI-Driven Exploration Unveils Major Copper and Silver Corridors in Botswana
Botswana Minerals plc has successfully identified a significant 9.5km copper anomaly and an extensive 20km silver corridor through its latest AI-driven exploration initiative in north-west Botswana. The company, which maintains listings on both the AIM and the Botswana Stock Exchange, reported that early data from Licences 458 and 459 in …
Read More »Africa Positioned as ‘Rule Maker’ in Global Resource Race
CAPE TOWN—Africa’s critical minerals are increasingly viewed as a strategic hedge against global geopolitical volatility. At the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, industry leaders highlighted that the continent is uniquely positioned to benefit from a shift toward a new resource-driven world order. Despite rising nationalism and shifting trade barriers, …
Read More »BGI Part of Botswana’s Indaba Strategy – Updated
The Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) will take on a pivotal role in Botswana’s Country Showcase at Mining Indaba 2026, positioning geoscience, data integrity and value-chain planning at the centre of discussions shaping the country’s next phase of mining growth. BGI Chief Executive Officer Olefile Cisco Mashabila will represent the Institute …
Read More »WearCheck brings predictive maintenance expertise to Mining Indaba
WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 9 to 12 February. From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testing …
Read More »Belgrade Talks Signal Fresh Momentum in Serbia–Botswana Partnership
A renewed sense of momentum is defining relations between Serbia and Botswana, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric said following his meeting with Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Phenyo Butale, in Belgrade on 28 November 2025. He noted that both countries were committed to broadening cooperation in key areas including the …
Read More »India-Botswana Ties: Economic Diversification in Focus
President Droupadi Murmu’s recent state visit to Botswana, the first-ever by an Indian head of state, signals a significant deepening of economic and strategic ties between the two nations, with particular focus on diversifying away from the traditional diamond trade. The ceremonial welcome in Gaborone on Tuesday marked the start …
Read More »Botswana Mandates Local Ownership in New Mining Ventures
Botswana has enacted a sweeping new measure requiring foreign mining companies to cede a significant portion of ownership in new concessions to local investors, the country’s mines ministry announced Friday. The rule, which took effect on October 1, mandates that a 24% stake in any new mining project be sold to …
Read More »African Producers Urged to Forge Diamond ‘OPEC’ to Restore Market Control
As Botswana seeks a greater ownership stake in De Beers and Angola eyes a potential interest, diamond veteran Martyn Charles Marriott is advocating for a radical return to industry collaboration, proposing a diamond equivalent of OPEC to stabilize the fragmented market. Marriott, a former De Beers executive and key consultant …
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