Botswana mining industry open for business, says Minister
13 February 2026 Botswana is celebrating 60 years of independence in 2026, marking the journey from 1966 and honouring a…
Category: Mining
MMG breaks ground on Khoemacau expansion in Botswana
10 February 2026 MMG Limited (MMG) recently marked the groundbreaking of the Khoemacau Copper Mine expansion in Botswana. The expansion…
Galileo finds copper in first drill test in Botswana
20 January 2026 Galileo Resources PLC (AIM:GLR) said early drilling in Botswana had confirmed the presence of copper mineralisation, giving…
Aterian achieves positive study results at Kalahari Copperbelt
16 January 2026 Aim-listed Aterian has reported encouraging results from an independent geophysical study completed over prospecting licence PL265/2025, in…
Tsodilo detects critical minerals, rare earth elements at Botswana project
13 January 2025 TSX-V-listed Tsodilo Resources has announced the verification of significant critical minerals and rare earth element (REE) mineralisation…
Lucara publishes report for Botswana’s Karowe underground expansion
8 January 2025 Canadian mining company Lucara Diamondhas publishedan updated feasibility study for the Karowe underground diamond mine in Botswana.…
Botswana willing to partner with Russia on diamonds
6 January 2026 Botswana is ready to collaborate with Russia in the diamond sector to strengthen its economy, media reports…
MMG to spend $900 Million towards copper mine expansion in Botswana
29 December 2025 Chinese state-owned miner MMG plans to spend about $900 million to expand its Khoemacau mine in Botswana,…
Botswana grants new copper license to reduce reliance on diamonds
16 December 2025 Diamonds remain a pillar of Botswana’s economy. However, the global diamond market crisis has weakened this advantage…
Lucara announces underground project lateral development contract execution
2 December 2025 Lucara Diamond Corp. (“Lucara” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the execution of the lateral development…
Tribeca Investment Fund backs Botswana’s emerging copper industry
18 November 2025 Botswana intensifies efforts to diversify its economy away from diamonds as global copper demand rises. The southern…
10 Incredible diamond discoveries in Botswana that shook the world
26 October 2025 Explore Botswana’s remarkable diamond discoveries that transformed the industry and showcased the beauty of natural diamonds. Botswana has produced…
Noronex fires up rigs for Botswana copper push with South32
24 October 2025 Noronex has launched a major new reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme across the company’s Cgae Cgae copper…
Rare half-pink diamond weighing 37.4 carats discovered In Botswana
24 October 2025 Experts say it’s an extraordinary natural diamond with two distinct colour zones. A rare, two-coloured natural diamond…
Botswana hits 97% mineral mapping coverage
18 October 2025 Botswana has completed 97% of its national mineral mapping, a milestone that strengthens its appeal to global…
Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines
11 October 2025 Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions…
Lotus expands drilling at Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana
7 October 2025 Lotus Resources has started a new exploration programme at its Letlhakane uranium project in Botswana, the company…
Leviathan Gold to acquire Cura Botswana copper and uranium assets
12 September 2025 Leviathan Gold has announced an amalgamation agreement with Cura Botswana (Cura) and its subsidiary, 1555801 B.C. (Subco),…
Lotus Resources raises $42m to support Malawi and Botswana uranium projects
9 September 2025 The funds will provide additional working capital for the Kayelekera project, which has restarted production on schedule.…
China’s Sinomine secures path to control Botswana Copper Project nn A$9 million deal
3 September 2025 Chinese mining company Sinomine has signed an investment agreement to acquire a 70% stake in the Okavango…
Botswana diamond mine expansion, now costing $683 Million, faces new review and delays
1 September 2025 • Lucara secures $10M loan for Karowe underground project• UGP faces delays, costs rise to $683M• Diamond market slump…
Botswana “could buy De Beers outright”
30 August 2025 The government of Botswana could buy an additional stake in De Beers, or even acquire the business…
Sandvik secures mining equipment order for copper mine in Botswana
21 August 2025 The order is valued at approximately Skr450m ($47m). Mining solutions provider Sandvik has secured an order to…
Kavango encouraged by Botswana exploration progress
16 August 2025 London-listed Kavango Resources is encouraged by a recently completed ground geophysical programme at the company’s Karakubis copper…
Botswana Diamonds awarded AI-identified acreage
29 July 2025 London-listed Botswana Diamonds has been awarded four prospecting licences in Botswana following an extensive country-wide AI-driven exploration…
EXIM proposes $150M loan for Botswana’s critical mineral projects
24 July 2025 Canadian mining firm NexMetals Mining Corphas receiveda letter of interest from the Export – Import Bank of…