Botswana’s only active gold mine is coming back online, with Nova Africa Resources and partner AgaOne Commodities moving to restart the long-dormant Mupane operation by mid-2027 following a $21.5 million acquisition and plans that go well beyond simply reopening the pit. Located near Francistown in the North-East District, Mupane Gold …
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Canadian miner Lucara Diamond Corp. has recovered a mammoth 1,305.4-carat rough diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana, a discovery that underscores Southern Africa’s standing as a global powerhouse for critical minerals and precious stones. The gem described as a white, unbroken stone measuring 79.9 by 34.1 by 51.9 millimeters …
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By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck The third article in WearCheck’s series “When Good Oils Go Bad” features a discussion around nitration. Nitration is far less talked about than oxidation, yet in many engines, it is just as destructive and often more insidious. Unlike oxidation, which is driven by oxygen, …
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The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed a strategic agreement with the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE) to establish Africa’s first “sister-hub” commodity trading corridor, creating a direct bridge between Dubai’s global financial network and Southern Africa’s vast mineral reserves. The partnership, signed between DMCC and the operator of …
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Southern Africa’s industrial and mining growth is powering a sharp rise in demand for dependable portable energy. With sustainability and compliance at the forefront, businesses are seeking solutions that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility. Standing at the innovation forefront is Atlas Copco Power Technique, offering advanced generator technology and adaptable, …
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De Beers contributed an estimated P11.31 billion to Botswana’s economy in 2025, a figure that would signal resilience in most years. However, it comes at the end of one of the toughest periods the global diamond industry has faced and falls just short of the P11.47 billion recorded in 2024. …
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The Sibanye-Stillwater company is betting on proximity over depth. The JSE-listed miner is advancing seven shallow, adjoining platinum group metals (PGM) projects across its South African portfolio, all focused on the upper group two (UG2) reef, mechanised where possible and deliberately structured as low-capital-intensity, brownfield extensions rather than new greenfield …
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Botswana is aggressively pursuing an enhanced economic partnership with Zimbabwe, part of a sweeping strategy by Africa’s largest diamond producer to rapidly insulate its economy from a volatile global gemstone market. The structural pivot was underscored during a weekend bilateral meeting in Harare, where Botswana’s newly appointed Vice President and …
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Power Metal Resources Plc has commenced a 1,600-meter core drilling campaign at its Molopo Farms Complex project in southwestern Botswana, shifting its exploration strategy to target the geological structures controlling the region’s massive igneous complex. The London-listed exploration firm is aiming for a district-scale discovery of nickel and platinum group …
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In an era defined by resource security and supply chain realignment, Standard Bank leveraged its presence at DRC Mining Week to reinforce a clear investment thesis, that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains one of the world’s most compelling yet complex mining destinations. Producing approximately 70% of the world’s cobalt …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
