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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 …

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 …

Aterian Plc and AI-focused geology firm Lithosquare have officially launched field operations under their newly formed joint venture, pivoting from agreement signing to active exploration for critical minerals across Morocco and Botswana. The London-listed exploration company said Thursday that a joint technical team has initiated a systematic exploration strategy following …

Botswana is advancing a strategic agenda to export its diamond sorting, valuation and beneficiation expertise across the region, leveraging more than five decades of industry leadership and the institutional capabilities of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB). The initiative was highlighted during an official visit by Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel …

The Botswana Minerals PLC is repositioning artificial intelligence in exploration not as a breakthrough discovery engine but as a discipline tool designed to improve how decisions are made before capital is deployed. Speaking at Seequent Day in Johannesburg on 25 June 2026, Botswana Minerals PLC’s Managing Director James A.H Campbell …

Giyani Metals Corp. reported robust financial prospects for its flagship K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana, marking a pivotal step toward establishing a rare, non-Chinese source of a critical electric-vehicle battery material. A definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the 100%-owned development project yielded a post-tax net present value of $481.5 …

The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, has commended Botswana Ash (Botash) for its operational stability and commitment to sustainable growth following an official visit to the mine on 12 June 2026. During the visit, Kenewendo received a comprehensive briefing on the company’s performance and operational outlook from …

Commemorating 112 years of innovation, premium quality products, cutting-edge technologies and enduring partnerships, SKF South Africa in 2026 enters a defining chapter, one that underscores its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of industry through strategic rotating asset optimisation. SKF was established in 1914 by Swedish holding company SKF AB …

Mining and mineral processing operations rely on the uninterrupted operation of samplers and centrifuges to maintain product quality and process efficiency. Samplers collect representative samples that are accurate and reproducible, while centrifuges enable effective solid-liquid separation, dewatering, and classification within a process plant. Despite their importance within the mineral processing …

Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s financing for renewable energy power generation outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1, signalling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the continent. With nearly 600 million people across Africa still …