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

Botswana has cemented its reputation as a top global destination for mining companies, according to the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies. This prestigious ranking places the African nation not only as the number one jurisdiction on the continent, but also cracks the coveted top 10 worldwide. The Fraser …

Mining Indaba has introduced its latest advisory board members, joining the key industry players in driving transformation within the mining sector. Dr. Marit Kitaw and Kwasi Ampofo are now part of the Mining Indaba 2025 advisory board and committee members. According to Mining Indaba, the committee members, with their diverse …

Botswana’s economic engine may be sputtering. The country’s ambitious target of 4.2% growth this year is in jeopardy, according to a senior central bank official, Innocent Molalapata. “From what we’ve seen so far,” Molalapata told an economic briefing, “unfavorable global conditions coupled with domestic hurdles are making it unlikely we’ll …

The Botswana government is considering increasing its shareholding in global diamond miner De Beers, according to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, following parent company Anglo American’s announcement of plans to spin off or sell the business. Botswana currently owns a 15% stake in De Beers and contributes 70% of the company’s annual …

Diamonds may be forever, but Anglo American’s grip on De Beers seems to be loosening. The Botswana government, a key player with a 15% stake in the diamond giant, is eyeing a potentially bigger piece of the pie as Anglo weighs a spin-off or sale. “This could be the best …