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

Botswana Diamonds has secured a significant foothold in South Africa’s diamond mining landscape, acquiring a prospecting permit for five kimberlites in the historic Marsfontein area. The 900.67-hectare permit encompasses the renowned Marsfontein diamond mine and extends to the company’s Thorny River properties in Limpopo. The company has set its sights …

In a recent announcement, the rebranding of Omnia Holdings’ Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under the Mining segment, BME, was shared. This strategic move consolidates the global mining offering under a unified brand, providing a comprehensive range of solutions that span from mining to metal processing. The rebrand aims to more …

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

For the fourth consecutive month global smelting activity increased in September according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index, with average smelter inactivity falling by a full percentage point m/m to 14.2%. This monthly decline contributed to smelters being 1.6% more active on average in Q3 2024 than the same …

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s leading coal producers, has set its sights on becoming a major player in the country’s manganese mining industry. The move is part of a broader strategy to diversify its operations and capitalize on growing demand for the metal, particularly in the electric vehicle and …