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

Botswana’s economy is poised for a significant turnaround in 2026, with the Bank of Botswana (BoB) projecting a 3.1% growth rate, ending a persistent period of contraction. The expected rebound is largely hinged on a gradual recovery in the crucial global diamond market, coupled with ambitious structural reforms outlined in …

London-listed base metals miner Aterian is set to dramatically accelerate its exploration efforts after signing a binding heads of terms for a strategic earn-in joint venture (JV) with French exploration company Lithosquare. This transformative partnership focuses on eight high-potential copper-prospective projects covering 2,898  km across Aterian’s portfolio in the Kalahari …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …

Botswana is facing its sharpest economic downturn in over a decade, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that the country’s economic outlook has “deteriorated markedly” due to a prolonged slump in global demand for natural diamonds. The crisis, fueled by increased competition from lab-grown alternatives and shifting consumer preferences, …