Faced with persistent generation challenges at its flagship Morupule B power station, Botswana is considering the construction of a new 615-megawatt coal-fired power plant. The move comes as the troubled Morupule B, a 600-megawatt facility built in 2012, continues to operate below capacity due to frequent breakdowns and ongoing maintenance. …
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Botswana, the world’s diamond powerhouse, is embarking on a bold strategy to win over the hearts and wallets of affluent young Americans, aiming to counter the surge of lab-grown alternatives and reignite its struggling economy. With a savvy blend of luxury events and social media blitzes, the nation is targeting …
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A quiet corner of the sun-baked Kalahari Desert is set to become the epicentre of a high-stakes copper battle, as mining giant BHP has secured a commanding position in Australian explorer Cobre’s promising projects. In a move that signals a significant escalation of interest in Botswana’s mineral wealth, BHP has …
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Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …
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WearCheck Water’s Johannesburg laboratory was recently awarded ISO/IEC17025 Accreditation for Total Coliforms and E.coli Testing, after a rigorous audit process, adding to the company’s extensive list of certifications, and reinforcing the laboratory’s adherence to national and international work-quality standards. WearCheck Water operates under the umbrella of specialist condition monitoring company, …
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Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …
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Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …
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Gaborone, Botswana: Global mining giant BHP has made a significant move in Botswana’s burgeoning copper sector, inking a $25m (A$39.6m) earn-in agreement with Cobre Limited to explore the promising Kitlanya East and Kitlanya West copper-silver projects. This investment marks a major vote of confidence in the Kalahari Copper Belt’s potential …
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Gaborone, Botswana: Botala Energy, an Australian gas exploration company, has secured a crucial mining licence for its Serowe coal bed methane (CBM) project in Botswana, marking a significant step towards commercial production. The licence, granted by the Botswana government, clears the final regulatory hurdle for the ambitious project. The newly …
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Johannesburg – Botswana Diamonds has secured a crucial mining permit for its Thorny River project in South Africa, a significant step forward for the diamond exploration and development company. The permit, granting access to an area adjacent to the historic Marsfontein diamond mine, comes after extensive geophysical analysis, drilling, and bulk …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
