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

Anglo American has signaled a highly unconventional sale process for its 85% stake in De Beers, placing the Government of Botswana at the center of negotiations with prospective buyers. The move, confirmed by Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad at the FT Metals and Mining Summit, is aimed at securing an …

A 30-metre dome at Morupule B reveals the infrastructure gaps holding back Africa’s power grids and the South African scaffolders filling them. Botswana’s energy crisis doesn’t fit the usual narrative. There’s no shortage of coal at the Morupule B Power Station, the country sits on substantial reserves. The problem is …

Botswana’s diamond-dependent economy is facing a significant downturn, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that the slump in the global diamond market is dragging down growth. After expanding by 3.2% in 2023, the economy contracted sharply by 3% in 2024, primarily due to “strong headwinds” facing the diamond industry, …

The government of Botswana has set an ambitious end-of-October deadline to secure majority ownership of De Beers, a move President Duma Boko says is critical for the country’s economic sovereignty as diamond markets remain under strain. Speaking to Bloomberg Television in New York, Boko confirmed that his government is in …

Revised acquisition terms will see Kalahari Copper Limited’s Namibian assets included in a deal first announced in July, broadening the scope of Oscillate PLC’s purchase beyond Botswana. Under the new non-binding Heads of Terms, Oscillate is set to acquire both the Botswanan and Namibian portfolios, significantly expanding its presence across …