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Debswana Diamond underground mine set to be operational in 2034

Debswana Diamond transformation and innovation head Thabo Balopi has revealed that full production at the underground mine set to be constructed is expected by 2034. With an annual production capacity of as much as nine million carats (Mct), the underground mine is expected to extend the lifespan of Jwaneng by …

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Mega solar project set to transform Botswana, Namibia

The US Government is collaborating with the Government of the Republic of Botswana, the Government of the Republic of Namibia, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Finance Corporation to make Mega Solar a reality. Botswana, Namibia and the United States have …

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African gov’ts pushing mining companies to consider renewable energy

Governments and investors around the world are putting growing pressure on industries to minimize pollution, and this, combined with favourable economics and the need for reliable and cost-effective power, is pushing mining companies to consider renewable energy. Centamin, a gold miner listed on the TSX and the London Stock Exchange, …

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