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

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 …

Namibia has officially joined a growing African alliance to defend and reposition natural diamonds on the global stage, throwing its weight behind a bold continental strategy to future-proof the industry. At Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Namibia signed the Luanda Accord, aligning with Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic …

In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing in African …