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12/02/2026

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11/02/2026

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05/02/2026

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05/02/2026

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🌍 Country Showcase | Republic of Botswana | Mining Indaba 2026

Theme: 50 Years of Mining Excellence. The Next Era Starts Now

Join us as Botswana shares how it is evolving beyond a diamond-dominated mining profile toward a diversified, value-added minerals future. This session will spotlight the country’s cutting and polishing strengths, its national beneficiation strategy, and the opportunities emerging across the mining value chain.

With a stable regulatory environment and investor-friendly incentives, Botswana continues to position itself as a trusted destination for sustainable mineral development—unlocking pathways for investors to engage alongside strong local participation.

🗓 Wednesday, 11 February
🕑 12:00 – 13:30
📍 Victoria Falls Stage

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This session forms part of our and content themes. We are proud to have The African Minerals Development Center -AMDC as the for , alongside Absa Group as the sponsor of the theme.

03/02/2026

WearCheck will showcase its full range of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, taking place from 9–12 February at the CTICC in Cape Town.

From used oil and transformer oil analysis to asset reliability care, advanced field services and water testing, WearCheck will demonstrate how data-driven maintenance helps mining operations reduce unplanned downtime, improve asset reliability and extend equipment life across Africa. Visitors can meet WearCheck’s technical specialists at stand 1K21, where the team will share real-world applications and the latest developments across the company’s services.

Celebrating 50 years in business, WearCheck continues to support mining operations by identifying problems early—helping mines stay productive, compliant and operationally resilient.





Read full story at: https://botswanaminingreview.com/wearcheck-brings-predictive-maintenance-expertise-to-mining-indaba/

26/01/2026

The Phokeng community in South Africa’s North West province has opened the R13.3 million Maithufi Road and bridge, demonstrating how partnerships between communities, mining companies and government can deliver real impact.

Commissioned by Impala Rustenburg, the project upgraded 660 m of road and built a bridge linking three villages previously cut off during heavy rains. It now improves access for 9,286 households, keeps children in school and created 20 local jobs, with work done by black-owned Badiri Construction.

The project was showcased during the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 roadshow, highlighting how inclusive partnerships across the platinum belt can drive sustainable, long-term community development.




Read full story at: https://botswanaminingreview.com/mining-partnerships-benefit-communities-update/

19/01/2026

African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town!

African Mining Week returns to Cape Town from 14–16 October 2026 under the theme “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development.”

The event will unite mining leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss critical minerals, digital innovation, local beneficiation and Africa’s role in the global energy transition, featuring high-level discussions, workshops and networking opportunities.

Read full story at: https://botswanaminingreview.com/african-mining-week-returns-to-cape-town/

19/01/2026

Are you heading to Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town?

Our team will be on site from 9–12 February 2026 at CTICC, and we cannot wait to meet the people and businesses driving Africa’s mining story forward, from juniors to majors, and from suppliers to service providers across the full value chain.

If you are attending, come say hello. Let us connect, share insight, and explore what is next for mining in Africa.

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16/01/2026

Mining Indaba To Advance New Continental Partnership Era

Leaders at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 highlighted regional integration, Pan-African partnerships and policy alignment as key drivers of Africa’s mining transformation. The discussions underscored how integrated mining value chains can unlock energy and transport infrastructure, industrial growth, skills development and job creation across the continent.

As Africa’s largest mining platform, Mining Indaba is helping to build momentum toward a new era of African partnership, linking mining to energy, infrastructure and manufacturing. Speakers emphasised that while Africa is rich in critical minerals, real transformation depends on skills, technology, trust and collaboration between countries, governments and the private sector.

With growing alignment around the African Mining Vision, Mining Indaba 2026 will continue to champion regional cooperation as the pathway to inclusive growth and sustainable development, bringing together leaders from across the continent to turn collaboration into action.

Read full story at: https://botswanaminingreview.com/mining-indaba-to-advance-new-continental-partnership-era/

14/01/2026

Botswana And Ghana Signal A New Direction For Africa’s Mining

Africa’s mining sector is shifting from raw extraction toward local beneficiation, value addition and stronger domestic participation. Countries such as Botswana and Ghana are reforming mining laws to promote citizen ownership, community revenue-sharing and diversification into critical minerals, while still maintaining investor-friendly environments.

These national reforms align with the African Union’s Green Minerals Strategy, which aims to build integrated value chains, support industrialisation and reduce dependence on single commodities. The shift signals not a retreat from foreign investment, but a move toward clearer, more strategic partnerships that link Africa’s mineral wealth to long-term economic development.

Read full story at: https://botswanaminingreview.com/botswana-and-ghana-signal-a-new-direction-for-africas-mining/

It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s known reserves of the minerals es

13/01/2026

BOTSWANA TAPS RUSSIAN CAPITAL TO BOOST MINING SECTOR AND INDUSTRIAL AMBITIONS

Botswana is strengthening its global partnerships by inviting Russian investors to explore opportunities in its diamond industry and rapidly growing rare earth minerals sector. Following high-level talks between Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Phenyo Butale, and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, discussions focused on integrating Russian expertise and capital into Botswana’s mining value chain.

With a strong reputation for political stability, sound governance, and fiscal transparency, Botswana is positioning itself as a secure and attractive destination for long-term investment. The initiative supports the country’s drive to diversify its extractive economy, expand value addition, and play a bigger role in high-tech and energy-transition supply chains.

Plans to open a Botswana embassy in Moscow further signal deepening diplomatic and trade ties, reinforcing Botswana’s ambition to turn its mineral wealth into sustainable economic growth and global competitiveness.

Read the full story at: botswanaminingreview.com

Botswana is reaching out to the world with a clear message: its mineral wealth is open for business.