Report Coverage
This report on the mining industry in Botswana includes information on diamonds, the most important product by far, as well as aggregate, clay, coal, copper, and soda ash. It includes information on the size and state of the industry, notable players, corporate actions, trade and key trends and issues. There are profiles of 23 companies including Debswana, which dominates the industry and the diamond sector, state-owned Morupule Coal Mine, local companies Botswana Ash and Kalahari Ash, South African Raubex Group subsidiary Belabela Quarries, and foreign-owned companies such as Khoemacau Copper Mining, Lucara Botswana and Jindal Resources.
Introduction
• Although Botswana’s mining industry shrank in 2023, largely due to a decrease in diamond prices, production volumes of minerals such as copper and silver rose sharply due to mines ramping up output.
• Mining industry exports accounted for more than 70% of total export earnings.
• The industry looks set for growth as copper and silver production will increase due to mine expansions, new coal mines are being developed, and coal bed methane, manganese and nickel production should commence in the medium term.
• The country is ranked highly in terms of policy and investment attractiveness.
• A major challenge is that sand covers about 75% of the land area, making it difficult to discover new mineral deposits.
Trends
• Botswana is experiencing growing interest in its critical minerals, especially copper, manganese and nickel.
• Most products of the mining industry are exported to be further processed in other countries.
Opportunities
• Large areas of the country are underexplored.
• The government is very supportive of the mining industry.
Challenges
• Kalahari Desert sand, which complicates the discovery of mineral deposits, covers about 75% of the land area.
• Weak global growth is affecting demand for diamonds and other minerals.
Outlook
• Prices of most minerals are expected to decline in 2024 due to weaker demand and ample supply.
• De Beers expects a gradual recovery in diamond demand and prices in 2024, with larger price increases over the long term.
• The industry is expected to become more diverse as a greater variety of minerals will be produced by a larger number of companies.
• Diamond production is set to carry on for decades, while copper and silver production will increase due to mine expansions.
• The production of coal should increase as new mines are being developed, while coal bed methane, manganese and nickel production should commence in the medium term.
• Botswana’s mining industry therefore looks to be entering a period of growth.
The Mining Industry in Botswana
2024
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| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | COUNTRY INFORMATION | 1 |
| 3. | DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY | 4 |
| 3.1. | Industry Value Chain | 4 |
| 3.2. | Geographic Position | 6 |
| 3.3. | Size of the Industry | 9 |
| 4. | LOCAL | 10 |
| 4.1. | State of the Industry | 10 |
| 4.2. | Key Trends | 14 |
| 4.3. | Key Issues | 14 |
| 4.4. | Notable Players | 14 |
| 4.5. | Trade | 19 |
| 4.6. | Corporate Actions | 20 |
| 4.7. | Regulations | 22 |
| 4.8. | Enterprise Development and Social Development | 23 |
| 5. | AFRICA | 24 |
| 6. | INTERNATIONAL | 25 |
| 7. | INFLUENCING FACTORS | 28 |
| 7.1. | Economic Environment | 28 |
| 7.2. | Government Support | 29 |
| 7.3. | Labour | 30 |
| 7.4. | Environmental Issues | 31 |
| 7.5. | Technology, R&D and Innovation | 31 |
| 8. | COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT | 32 |
| 8.1. | Competition | 32 |
| 8.2. | Ownership Structure of the Industry | 32 |
| 8.3. | Barriers to Entry | 32 |
| 9. | INDUSTRY SUMMARY | 33 |
| 10. | OUTLOOK | 33 |
| 11. | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS | 34 |
| 12. | REFERENCES | 34 |
| 12.1. | Publications | 34 |
| 12.2. | Websites | 35 |
| APPENDIX 1 | 36 | |
| Summary of Notable Players | 36 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES | 39 | |
| A-Cap Resources Botswana (Pty) Ltd | 39 | |
| African Energy Resources Botswana (Pty) Ltd | 41 | |
| Belabela Quarries (Pty) Ltd | 43 | |
| Botala Energy Ltd | 45 | |
| Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd | 47 | |
| Danoher Aggregates Botswana (Pty) Ltd | 50 | |
| Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd | 52 | |
| Jindal Resources (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd | 55 | |
| Kalahari Energy (Botswana) Ltd | 57 | |
| Khoemacau Copper Mining (Pty) Ltd | 59 | |
| Leboam Holdings (Pty) Ltd | 62 | |
| Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd | 63 | |
| Maatla Resources (Pty) Ltd | 65 | |
| Makoro Brick & Tile (Pty) Ltd | 67 | |
| Menzi Battery Metals (Pty) Ltd | 69 | |
| Minergy Ltd | 71 | |
| Morupule Coal Mine Ltd | 74 | |
| Mupane Gold Mining (Pty) Ltd | 77 | |
| Premium Nickel Group (Pty) Ltd | 79 | |
| Premium Nickel Resources (Pty) Ltd | 81 | |
| Shumba Energy Ltd | 83 | |
| Tlou Energy Botswana (Pty) Ltd | 85 | |
| Tshukudu Metals Botswana (Pty) Ltd | 87 |
