Botswana Explores UAE and Oman Partnerships in bid to Increase Stake in De Beers
Orapa, meaning “resting place for lions”, has been operating since 1971. (Image courtesy of Debswana.) Botswana…
Giyani Metals Advances Botswana Manganese Project with Feasibility Study Despite Higher Costs
Exploration drilling at Giyani Metals’ K.Hill project in Botswana. Credit: Giyani Metals Giyani Metals has…
Ramaphosa Pushes Deeper SA-Botswana Trade, Mining and Energy Ties At BNC Summit
BOTSWANA – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper economic cooperation with Botswana…
AI Reshapes African Mining as Continent Targets $8.5 Trillion Mineral Opportunity
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Africa’s mining sector, with countries from the Democratic Republic of…
LH Marthinusen Nears Completion of Transformers for Botswana Mining Project
LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, is nearing completion of two 30 MVA transformers…
France Eyes Botswana for Uranium Supply After Niger Setback
France is seeking new uranium supply opportunities in Botswana following the loss of its stake…
Botswana Moves to Raise Debt Ceiling Amid Diamond Market Slump
Botswana is seeking to raise its statutory debt ceiling as the country grapples with the…
Lucara Discovers Rare Blue Diamond at Botswana’s Karowe Mine
The 36.92 carat blue diamond on the left. (Image courtesy of Lucara Diamond.) Lucara Diamond has…
Resource Nationalism Surges Across Africa as Governments Tighten Control Over Mining Sector
A growing wave of resource nationalism is reshaping Africa’s mining industry, as governments across the…