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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.
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
The Jwaneng diamond mine is the richest diamond mine in the world, [2] [3] and also the second largest in the world. [4] It is nicknamed “the Prince of Mines,” [2] [5] and is located in south-central Botswana about 170 kilometers (110 mi) southwest of the city of Gaborone. [6] Jwaneng, meaning "a place of small stones", [7] and Jwaneng mine ...
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.
The Letlhakane diamond mine is a diamond mine located in Botswana about 190 kilometers (120 mi) west of the city of Francistown. Letlhakane, meaning "little reeds", is owned by Debswana, a partnership between the De Beers company and the government of Botswana. [2] It is the second oldest of four mines operated by the company, having begun ...
debswana.com. Debswana Diamond Company Limited, or simply Debswana, is a mining company located in Botswana, and is the world's leading producer of diamonds by value. [3] Debswana operates four diamond mines in the eastern and central parts of Botswana, as well as a coal mine. [3] Debswana is a joint venture between the government of Botswana ...
The Damtshaa diamond mine is a diamond mine located in Botswana about 220 km (137 miles) west of the city of Francistown. Damtshaa, meaning "water for a tortoise ", is owned by Debswana, a partnership between the De Beers company, Aquarius Global Resources and the government of Botswana. It is the newest of four mines operated by the company ...
Letlhakane mine. / -21.8572; 27.2015. The Letlhakane mine is a planned large uranium mine located in the eastern part of Botswana in Central District. Letlhakane represents one of the largest uranium reserves in Botswana having estimated reserves of 1.04 billion tonnes of ore grading 0.015% uranium. [1]