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

Each year on 15 June, the global mining community marks the International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) but the conversation is increasingly shifting beyond recognition towards transformation. In 2026, the focus is building an inclusive, equitable mining sector that reflects the realities, contributions and leadership of women, Indigenous communities …

Mine tailings remain one of the mining industry’s most significant challenges, given the potential impacts of poor design or management on people and the environment. At the same time, these facilities present a major opportunity to recover value from waste. To address challenges and unlock opportunities, ICMM refreshed its Tailings …

Large-scale hard rock lithium operations are facing increasing pressure to balance throughput, operational stability and resource efficiency as projects continue to expand and ore bodies become more complex. At PLS’ Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia, the P1000 expansion marks an important step in this evolution. Expanding on the earlier P680 …

Natural diamonds commanded strong attention at the JCK Las Vegas 2026 Show but Botswana’s presence signalled something more significant than market appeal. It marked a confident shift from resource supplier to value-driven global player, using the world’s premier jewellery platform to reinforce its leadership in provenance, beneficiati and long-term industry …

The African Development Bank Group launched a Mission 300 Progress Tracker, at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. According to the financial institution, the public digital platform provides real-time data on electricity access across Africa, it offers project-level visibility into Mission 300 supported operations, enabling …