The Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) will take on a pivotal role in Botswana’s Country Showcase at Mining Indaba 2026, positioning geoscience, data integrity and value-chain planning at the centre of discussions shaping the country’s next phase of mining growth. BGI Chief Executive Officer Olefile Cisco Mashabila will represent the Institute …
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Namibia has officially joined a growing African alliance to defend and reposition natural diamonds on the global stage, throwing its weight behind a bold continental strategy to future-proof the industry. At Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Namibia signed the Luanda Accord, aligning with Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic …
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In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing in African …
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The De Beers Group has opened its most ambitious and expressive boutique yet, transforming 12 Rue de la Paix into a destination where diamond excellence, heritage, and storytelling converge. Set within a historic Hausmannian building that once housed the studio of royal milliner Madame Vitrot in the 1860s, the address …
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A powerhouse panel set the tone for Mining Indaba on 9 February 2026, bringing together the Ministers of Mines from South Africa, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside CEOs from leading global mining houses including Ivanhoe, in a high-level discussion that kicked off the week’s agenda with authority …
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The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …
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VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …
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A shift beyond diamonds is taking shape at Botswana Diamonds after the company was awarded eight prospecting licences spanning about 7 000 km² in north-western Botswana, opening the door to potential copper and gold exploration. The licences, valid until 31 December 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven analysis of …
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Caledonia Mining Corporation is accelerating its growth strategy with a planned $132 million investment in 2026 to advance development of the Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, positioning the asset as a future cornerstone of the company’s portfolio. The proposed spend sits within a broader $162.5 million capital expenditure programme, subject …
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The Zahid Group from Saudi Arabia has finalised its R23 billion acquisition of Barloworld, completing a landmark deal that will see the South African industrial group delist from the JSE and A2X and transition to private ownership under a Middle Eastern-led consortium. The acquisition was executed through Newco, a consortium …
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Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector
