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Noronex has strengthened its position in the Kalahari Copper Belt with the addition of two recently acquired Botswana tenements into its strategic alliance with South32, under the same financial terms as the original deal. The new agreement will see South32 increase its joint-venture commitment, contributing an additional $1 million per …

South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …

Despite a profoundly challenging year for the global diamond market, Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has reported significant strategic progress, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to pivot into critical minerals exploration while strengthening its core diamond assets. Chairperson John Teeling confirmed that the company is entering its next phase “with renewed confidence, …

Botswana’s economy is poised for a significant turnaround in 2026, with the Bank of Botswana (BoB) projecting a 3.1% growth rate, ending a persistent period of contraction. The expected rebound is largely hinged on a gradual recovery in the crucial global diamond market, coupled with ambitious structural reforms outlined in …

London-listed base metals miner Aterian is set to dramatically accelerate its exploration efforts after signing a binding heads of terms for a strategic earn-in joint venture (JV) with French exploration company Lithosquare. This transformative partnership focuses on eight high-potential copper-prospective projects covering 2,898  km across Aterian’s portfolio in the Kalahari …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

Botswana is facing its sharpest economic downturn in over a decade, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that the country’s economic outlook has “deteriorated markedly” due to a prolonged slump in global demand for natural diamonds. The crisis, fueled by increased competition from lab-grown alternatives and shifting consumer preferences, …

The Executive Director of the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), Claude Kabemba,has urged African governments to strengthen their capacity to negotiate mining and resource contracts, warning that the continent continues to lose billions in potential revenue despite being home to significant mineral reserves. “Africa holds around 30 percent of the …

A renewed sense of momentum is defining relations between Serbia and Botswana, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric said following his meeting with Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Phenyo Butale, in Belgrade on 28 November 2025. He noted that both countries were committed to broadening cooperation in key areas including the …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDP), Zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate (ZDDP) compounds, organic phosphates, Organomolybdenum compounds. What do they do? Reduce friction and wear How do …