Future of Mining

Botswana’s diamond powerhouse, Debswana, is set to venture into international capital markets for the first time, a bold move aimed at financing its ambitious $6 billion Jwaneng underground project. The strategic shift comes as dwindling revenues, battered by a global diamond market downturn, severely crimp the company’s traditional ability to …

The mining sector of the continent is showing no signs of slowing down as Africa draws increasing worldwide attention in its vast mineral resources. The next African Mining Week, scheduled for October 1-3, 2025 in Cape Town, intends to highlight the sector’s ever more central part in economic growth as …

In a decisive move to reshape Botswana’s diamond-dependent economy, President Duma Boko has announced an ambitious plan to develop new industries, dismantle the state power utility, and increase concessional borrowing. This strategy aims to address the nation’s high unemployment rate and attract private investment, steering the country towards a more …

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. …

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 …

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

Ensuring that condition monitoring customers whose maintenance staff undergo ongoing technical skills training earn significant returns from their investment into the training courses, is a priority for condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck. Maintenance crew members can choose from more than 15 courses that are conducted by WearCheck’s experts in various …

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, …

When it comes to mining operations, exploration, project appraisal, mine design, closure, and post-closure stages, digital technology has a lot to offer the sector. Heinrich Jantzen, Senior Mining Advisor at Zutari, holds this opinion. The premier infrastructure advising and consulting organization will be present at Mining Indaba Africa, which takes …

The Debswana Diamond Company’s board said it has given the go-ahead to works that are to extend the life of the Jwaneng mine turning it from an open-pit site to an underground operation This comes after Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers recently approved a $1 billion investment to …