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

Gaborone, Botswana – De Beers CEO Al Cook has expressed optimism regarding the imminent conclusion of negotiations with the Botswana government on a new diamond sales agreement. Following a meeting with newly elected President Duma Boko, Cook indicated that the deal could be finalized within weeks, rather than months or years. …

Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …

Botswana Diamonds has secured a significant foothold in South Africa’s diamond mining landscape, acquiring a prospecting permit for five kimberlites in the historic Marsfontein area. The 900.67-hectare permit encompasses the renowned Marsfontein diamond mine and extends to the company’s Thorny River properties in Limpopo. The company has set its sights …

In a recent announcement, the rebranding of Omnia Holdings’ Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under the Mining segment, BME, was shared. This strategic move consolidates the global mining offering under a unified brand, providing a comprehensive range of solutions that span from mining to metal processing. The rebrand aims to more …

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …