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

North Arrow Minerals Inc. extended the potential strike length of its primary target area in southern Botswana to one kilometer, advancing exploration across a greenstone belt that mirrors major gold-producing geology nearby. Surface sampling at the Kraaipan Gold Project yielded high-grade bedrock and float values, including up to 27.8 grams …

Debswana is looking to use the commercial ecosystem surrounding its diamond operations to help build stronger citizen-owned businesses, as Botswana seeks to diversify an economy long anchored by mining. The approach is centred on connecting Debswana’s procurement power, technical expertise, markets and supplier networks with the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency …

Strengthening its role in one of Botswana’s most significant mining projects, Sandvik has secured a major equipment and financing agreement with Lucara Botswana for the underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine. The multinational engineering company will supply Lucara Botswana, a subsidiary of TSX-listed Lucara Diamond Corp, with a 15 …

Botswana is looking to technology as a key enabler of a more secure and resilient energy system, with the Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo engaging Huawei Technologies Botswana on the potential application of renewable energy solutions. The engagement examined how emerging energy technologies could help expand access …

By SIAN THURTELL* In high-risk industrial environments, a paper trail is often mistaken for a safe workforce. For decades, health and safety performance has been judged by administrative volume: courses ticked off, policies signed, and binders filed away. Yet a documented procedure has never stopped an incident on an active …