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 »Blasting into the Future: BME Showcases AXXIS™ for Safer, More Efficient Mining
In a recent webinar hosted by blasting experts BME, industry leaders highlighted the transformative potential of the company’s cutting-edge AXXIS™ initiation system. This advanced technology, designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations, is poised to revolutionise the industry. “Mines can save costs while enhancing safety, by applying the …
Read More »Botswana Diamonds Unearths Seven Potential Kimberlite Targets Using AI
Gaborone, Botswana – In a development that could reshape the diamond mining landscape in Botswana, Botswana Diamonds has announced the discovery of seven potential kimberlite targets through the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The company’s analysis, encompassing a staggering 375,000 kilometres of geophysical data and 32,000 drill hole …
Read More »Botswana Faces Economic Headwinds as Diamond Sales Slump
Botswana’s economy is facing a significant downturn, primarily driven by a prolonged slump in diamond sales, the country’s primary export commodity. Finance Minister and Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe, has warned that the economy could contract by as much as 1.7% this year. This projected contraction would mark Botswana’s worst economic …
Read More »Botswana’s first renewable project set to be in commercial operation come July 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony for Botswana’s first renewable project to be created by an independent power producer in the Sturdee Energy consortium took place recently, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history, according to an official. The Bobonong 3 MW solar project, located around 450 kilometres northeast of Gaborone, would …
Read More »Stakeholders calling mining industries to become carbon-neutral
Botswana manganese mine developer Giyani Metals president and COO Derk Hartman has emphasised that prospective buyers of its products have made it clear that the entire supply chain must become carbon-neutral for electric vehicles manufacturers to market and sell them as carbon-neutral. He said this while speaking at the ‘Key …
Read More »Botswana accelerate deployment of renewable energy
Botswana wants to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. The southern African country is launching a call for expressions of interest for the development of a project to build six solar photovoltaic plants. The plants will be built through public-private partnerships (PPPs) involving independent power producers (IPPs) and the state-owned …
Read More »New manufacturing plant a big technological revolution: Flotek MD
Flotek Managing Director Vijay Naik has revealed that the new manufacturing plant comes as a big technological revolution in the mining and farming industries in Botswana and will create at least 270 jobs for Batswana. On Friday 10 December 2021, Botswana’s home-grown pipes and fittings manufacturer Flotek officially launched its …
Read More »Mining operations set to go on full swing
Operations at different mining sites in Botswana are set to restart after they were on hold following a national lockdown in April this year. Botswana mining companies among them Debswana Diamond Mine, Lucara Diamond Mine and Khoemacau copper mine paused activities on April 2 when the coronavirus-related restrictions began. Operations …
Read More »Botswana identifies Jwaneng Mine Cut 9 as an outlet for job creation
Botswana has identified Jwaneng Mine Cut 9 as an outlet which is set to create jobs for the citizens when the mine becomes fully operational. According to President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, the execution of the Jwaneng Mine Cut 9 commenced in April 2019 and would extend the life of the …
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