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

By : Kevin Dube Botswana is making an audacious play to seize control of De Beers, sending ripples through the global diamond industry as mining giant Anglo American prepares to divest from the historic gem producer. The southern African nation, already the wellspring of 70% of De Beers’ diamonds, is …

Botswana, a nation whose glittering fortunes have long been synonymous with diamonds, is facing a stark warning that the very bedrock of its prosperity could become its Achilles’ heel. The country’s Financial Stability Council (FSC) has issued a fresh and urgent alert, painting a worrying picture of an economy increasingly …

Located on the southwestern edge of the Mmamabula Coalfield, approximately 60km northeast of Gaborone, the Masama Coal Mine offers a competitive cost structure driven by its shallow, high-quality coal resource and cost-effective opencast mining methods. Its proximity to key infrastructure, including rail, road, and water, gives it a logistical edge …

As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …