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

Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley solutions, supporting the mining industry’s transition towards increased productivity, enhanced safety and decarbonisation. This agreement builds on previous successful technology deployments in Swedish mines. Under the MoU, both companies will work together to conduct a comprehensive …

The recent announcement of the Rough Diamond Sales Agreement between the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group has sparked intense debate, with political parties staking their claims on its success. While the current administration under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) presents the deal as a landmark achievement, the …

Cape Town – A powerful moment unfolded at the Investing in African Mining Indaba this week, as a mining company publicly committed to enhancing its local procurement efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to a direct challenge from a local activist. The commitment came during a panel …

The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations for a new sales agreement governing Debswana’s rough diamond production. The deal also includes an extension of Debswana’s mining licences beyond 2029, in line with the Heads of Terms agreed on 30 September 2023. Debswana, a 50:50 joint …

In a significant development for the global diamond industry, the Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations on a new sales agreement for rough diamonds produced by Debswana, their 50:50 joint venture. This landmark agreement, reached after months of deliberation, paves the …