A rare earth discovery in north-west Botswana is sharpening the global contest for critical minerals, as Canadian explorer Tsodilo Resources advances what could become one of Southern Africa’s more strategically significant new deposits. Tsodilo Resources Limited confirmed a high-grade polymetallic discovery at its Gcwihaba Metals project near Shakawe. The deposit …
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A 21MW solar plant is set to power up to 30% of electricity demand at the Motheo Copper Mine, marking a significant clean energy milestone in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. Through its 100% Botswana subsidiary, Tshukudu Metals, Sandfire Resources has sealed a deal with Release, a subsidiary of Scatec ASA, …
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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 22 to 26 February 2026 to deepen bilateral oil and gas ties between Venezuela and Africa. As an honorary member of the African Petroleum Producers Organization, Venezuela has consistently supported Africa in its …
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As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …
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As Botswana sharpens its strategy to look beyond diamonds and unlock value from critical minerals, digital infrastructure is emerging as a decisive competitive advantage. The next phase of growth will be driven as much by technology as by geology.Connectivity is no longer a support function, it is becoming the backbone …
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GABORONE—Botswana’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled a robust set of tax proposals for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, signalling a pivot toward more aggressive domestic revenue mobilisation. Faced with a persistent budget deficit estimated at 8.9% of GDP and a volatile diamond market, Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe is seeking to raise …
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After years of cautious adoption, mining electrification is entering a decisive acceleration phase and ABB believes the industry has crossed a critical maturity threshold. With validated deployments and significantly reduced risk, the company expects electrified ore handling to grow exponentially over the next five years far more aggressively than in …
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Bad Bunny’s half-time performance at Super Bowl LX wasn’t just a showstopper, it was a stage for Botswana’s diamonds. The artist wore a marquise-cut Desert diamond in honey tones, set in yellow gold, highlighting stones sourced from one of the world’s premier diamond producers. Designer Marvin Douglas explained, “I wanted …
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CAPE TOWN—Africa’s critical minerals are increasingly viewed as a strategic hedge against global geopolitical volatility. At the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, industry leaders highlighted that the continent is uniquely positioned to benefit from a shift toward a new resource-driven world order. Despite rising nationalism and shifting trade barriers, …
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The government of Botswana used its debut Country Showcase at African Mining Indaba to send a clear message that the next chapter of its mining story will be defined by value addition, diversification and strategic partnerships. From diamonds to copper and critical minerals, the country is repositioning itself not just …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
