Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …
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Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …
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The glimmer of a new beginning is on the horizon for Botswana’s lone gold operation, Mupane Gold Mine, as it enters a crucial phase of its liquidation. Park Village Auctions and Auction IT have launched a “Request for Offers” for the mine, situated a mere 50km east of Francistown, inviting …
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Forget the dusty stereotypes of hard hats and grizzled men – a new force is reshaping the very bedrock of Africa’s mining industry. From Botswana’s glittering diamond deals to Uganda’s copper revival and Malawi’s burgeoning rare earth ambitions, women are not just participating; they are leading the charge, forging a …
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The glittering facade of Botswana’s diamond industry is showing significant cracks as a potent cocktail of weakened global demand and hefty new tariffs from the United States casts a long shadow over the nation’s primary economic driver. Recent figures paint a stark picture, revealing a dramatic slump in production and …
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Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to grow at an ever-increasing rate – Viscosity Index Improvers (VIIs). What are they? Polymers and copolymers of methacrylates, butadiene olefins and alkylated styrenes. What …
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Deep in the heart of Botswana, where the ochre earth stretches under an endless African sky, lies a treasure trove that has transformed a nation. The Jwaneng Diamond Mine, affectionately dubbed the “Prince of Mines,” isn’t just the richest diamond mine on the planet, boasting an estimated value of a …
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Australian mining services giant Perenti’s underground arm, Barminco, is set to end its six-year stint at MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana by June 30, 2025, the company announced this week. The move comes as Barminco sharpens its focus on more profitable ventures, including a lucrative A$120 million (approximately $74 …
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The winds of change are blowing through the Tonota District Council (TDC) as its ambitious chairperson, Neo Sefume, unveils bold plans to unearth the region’s hidden mineral wealth and steer it away from its reliance on diamond revenues. Speaking exclusively to Mmegi, Sefume revealed that the council is actively identifying …
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Poised for a major growth surge in Botswana, Premium Resources has unveiled a bold six-month strategy aimed at fast-tracking development across its critical metals projects. With a keen eye on production readiness, the Canadian-based explorer is turning up the heat at its flagship Selebi and Selkirk assets through intensive drilling, …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
