Botswana Mining Review Comprehensive Coverage of the Progress and Achievements in the Mining Sector

Botswana has begun work on its first iron-ore mine, a senior government official said on Tuesday, as the country seeks rapid diversification from diamond mining. The African nation’s heavy reliance on diamonds, which account for a fifth of Botswana’s GDP and more than two-thirds of its foreign exchange income, was …

BME, an Omnia Group firm, is now offering technical blasting services online, allowing the industry to gain access to skilled specialists through virtual consultations and solutions. According to D. Scott Scovira, BME’s Global Manager for Blasting Science, the service is an integral aspect of the company’s recently redesigned website. “Our …

Firestone Diamonds, based in the United Kingdom, has agreed to sell its Botswana mine to a local firm for only $50 000, after previous attempts to sell the mine, which was valued at $10 million in 2014, failed. In 2012, Firestone put the BK11 mine on care and maintenance, citing …

The Botswana Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security has issued the license renewal for Tsodilo Resources which is valid for two years beginning October 1 this year. The TSX-V company’s  renewed licence covers an area that includes the firm’s BK16 kimberlite asset. The diamondiferous BK16 kimberlite pipe …

Debswana, a Botswanan diamond company, announced the discovery of a 1,098-carat stone, the world’s third-largest of its kind. The stone, discovered on June 1, was presented to President Mokgweetsi Masisi in Gaborone on Wednesday. “It is believed to be the third-largest gem-quality find in the world,” said Debswana Managing Director …