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By:KEVIN DUBE The ethically sourced artisanal diamonds by GemFair have entered the luxury jewellery market for the first time through a capsule collection launched with De Beers London, marking a milestone in efforts to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The collaboration translates traceability and responsible sourcing into …

LiuGong will return to Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear message for Africa’s mining sector, that sustainability and productivity no longer have to be trade-offs. Building on strong engagement at last year’s event, the global equipment manufacturer will use the Cape Town gathering from 9 to 12 February to highlight …

By : Tshepo Donald  Botswana’s bid to revive its flagging economy has hit a significant roadblock as the national diamond inventory has surged to nearly double its target level. Botswana, which ranks as the world’s second-largest diamond producer after Russia, held a staggering 12 million carats in its vaults at …

As skills shortages tighten their grip on Africa’s mining sector, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is reframing its role in the industry, from product supplier to on-the-ground reliability partner focused on rebuilding maintenance capability. At Mining Indaba 2026, the company is spotlighting how targeted technical support, condition-based lubrication and hands-on coaching …

Botswana’s world-class diamonds are not just for investors or big industry players but they are also accessible to the public. Locals and visitors can legally purchase these precious gems through licensed retailers, authorised jewellery outlets and beneficiation companies across the country. While rough diamonds are sold through regulated channels, Botswana …

A new rare earth drilling programme is planned for 2026 at the Gcwihaba project in Botswana, as Tsodilo Resources targets an initial mineral resource estimate in support of the country’s accelerating mining diversification drive. The company said it is planning up to 15,000 metres of drilling, marking a key step …

Strong investor demand has prompted an expansion of Lucara’s previously announced non-brokered private placement to C$165 million, as the company accelerates development of the Karowe underground project (UGP) in Botswana. The Vancouver-based miner will issue up to 1.03 billion common shares at C$0.16 per share, more than doubling its original …

Phokeng community in South Africa’s North West province recently opened R13,3m Maithufi Road, setting an example of how partnerships between communities, indigenous people and mining companies can drive real change. The multi-stakeholder partnerships were enabled at government policy level, creating a sustainable model that can be replicated across the Platinum …

The African Mining Week (AMW), one of Africa’s mining forum, returns to the Cape Town, South Africa. Slated for the 14th to the 16th October 2026, under the theme: ‘Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development’, the event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to …

By Thuso Tseetse, Head of Natural Resources, Botswana and Reindolf Ofosu-Hene, Head of Natural Resources, Ghana at Absa CIB It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s known reserves of the minerals essential to the energy transition and to emerging industrial technologies. The figure …