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By : Tshepo Donald A new partnership between NWU Enterprises and PRISMA Training Solutions, is set to reshape mining education in Southern Africa. This collaboration connects practical vocational training with academic progression to address critical skills needs in the country’s mining sector. The two institutions have committed to a coordinated …

Anglo American is pushing ahead with plans to divest its stake in De Beers, despite growing confidence in the diamond giant’s potential to rebound strongly as global markets recover. The diversified mining group has confirmed that two exit options are being pursued, a preferred trade sale and alternatively, an initial …

By : Kevin Dube Botswana is making an audacious play to seize control of De Beers, sending ripples through the global diamond industry as mining giant Anglo American prepares to divest from the historic gem producer. The southern African nation, already the wellspring of 70% of De Beers’ diamonds, is …

KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

Botswana, a nation whose glittering fortunes have long been synonymous with diamonds, is facing a stark warning that the very bedrock of its prosperity could become its Achilles’ heel. The country’s Financial Stability Council (FSC) has issued a fresh and urgent alert, painting a worrying picture of an economy increasingly …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Located on the southwestern edge of the Mmamabula Coalfield, approximately 60km northeast of Gaborone, the Masama Coal Mine offers a competitive cost structure driven by its shallow, high-quality coal resource and cost-effective opencast mining methods. Its proximity to key infrastructure, including rail, road, and water, gives it a logistical edge …

As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …

Botswana’s coal mining sector is facing an unprecedented crisis as 1,000 jobs hang in the balance due to unpaid contracts between state-owned mining firms and their subcontractors. The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has sounded the alarm, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the financial collapse of  …