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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 …

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 …

The government of Botswana seems to be with what diamond miner, De Beers are doing in the country as the two parties are said to be in talks to renew the contract. Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said that his government is in negotiations with De Beers to renew a sales …

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that his government has developed a Diamond Benefication strategy that will allow citizens to participate in the diamond value chain. The recently elected head of state said his government is in the process of ensuring that citizens are actively involved in the diamond industry for …