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Mining industry of Botswana. The Jwaneng diamond mine, the second largest in the world, [1] and richest by value. [2] The mining industry of Botswana has dominated the national economy of Botswana since the 1970s, being a primary sector industry. [3] Diamond has been the leading component of the mineral sector ever since production of gems ...
The Ministry of Minerals and Energy is a ministry within the Cabinet of Botswana. The current minister is Lefoko Maxwell Moagi. Departments. Department of Corporate Services; Department of Mines; Department of Energy; Mineral Affairs Division; Diamond Hub; Projects & Energy Development Unit; Ministers
This list of mines in Botswana is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working, defunct and future mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output. For practical purposes stone, marble and other quarries may be included in this list.
Jwaneng diamond mine. / 24.52306°S 24.70194°E / -24.52306; 24.70194. The Jwaneng diamond mine is the richest diamond mine in the world, [2] and also the second largest in the world. [3] It is nicknamed "the Prince of Mines", [2] and is located in south-central Botswana about 170 kilometers (110 mi) southwest of the city of Gaborone.
"De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact". Reuters; Njini, Felix; Peyton, Nellie (2024-01-10). "De Beers approves $1 billion spending at Botswana mine". CNBC Africa; Guest, Peter (2015-12-03). "Inside the world's richest diamond mine". CNN
In Botswana, the Department of Mines and Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security led by Hon Sadique Kebonang in Gaborone, maintains data regarding mining throughout the country. Debswana , the largest diamond mining company operating in Botswana, is 50% owned by the government. [123]
Orapa diamond mine, opened in 1971; Letlhakane diamond mine, opened in 1975; Jwaneng diamond mine, opened in 1982; Damtshaa diamond mine, opened in 2003; History. Debswana was formed as the De Beers Botswana Mining Company on the 23rd of June 1968, after De Beers geologists identified diamond-bearing deposits at Orapa in the 1960s. Over the ...
Mmamabula. / -23.609295; 26.774952. Mmamabula is a planned coal mine and coal-fired power station to the east of the main road and rail corridor in Botswana between Gaborone and Francistown and south of the Serorome River. [1] [2] The power station would be near to the village of Mmaphashalala. [3] It is about 130 kilometres (81 mi) north of ...