Press Release

Sixty years of diamond leadership reached a new milestone on 18 May 2026, when Botswana was officially admitted as a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) at a landmark summit held at the historic Orapa House in Gaborone. The membership, announced by Minister of Minerals and Energy …

Serval Resources Plc has taken an early but meaningful step in positioning itself within one of the world’s most prospective copper frontiers, releasing initial geophysical results from licences PL082 and PL231 in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. The findings reinforce both the geological potential of the region and the company’s exploration …

Didier Rault, CEO of World Mining Investment, has joined the advisory board of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026. Seasoned Rault’s appointment is timely with African markets seeking fresh capital to fast-track projects development and capitalize on rising global demand for critical minerals which is expected to triple by 2030. As …

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a …

By Rowan Albertyn* South Africa’s mining sector has long been shaped by systems of migrant labour, where employees travelled vast distances from rural homes to industrial centres. For decades, this reality was underpinned by hostel accommodation that may have been functional for the most part, but ultimately undesirable and unsustainable …

Condra, which will on June 24 celebrate its diamond jubilee, owes its origin to Sepp Kleiner, who in 1959 strapped a tent and two changes of clothing onto a bicycle, and set off on a two-wheeled journey to Cape Town, travelling from Reischach, Germany, across France and Spain to North …

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

Botswana is rapidly positioning itself as the premier destination for South Africa’s most vital industrial players, particularly those within the mining and engineering sectors. According to the immigration consultancy Xpatweb, the nation has cultivated a formidable reputation for stability and governance that stands in stark contrast to the regional norm. …

LH Marthinusen, a prominent division of ACTOM and a global leader in electro-mechanical repair and manufacturing, is nearing the final stages of a significant project involving the manufacture of two 30 MVA transformers for a major mining house in Botswana. This initiative was born from the mining company’s urgent need …

Botswana’s economy contracted 5.4% in year-on-year terms in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a catastrophic decline in mining output exposing the full cost of the country’s reliance on a single commodity. Statistics Botswana data released recently showed the mining and quarrying industry recorded a 47% decrease in value added …