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

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 …

Angola has made a game-changing move in global mining with the discovery and accelerated development of niobium and fluorite, two critical minerals essential to the future of clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and high-performance infrastructure. Niobium is a strategic mineral used to strengthen steel, reduce emissions in construction, and enable next-generation …

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, …

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 …

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 …