Objectives
Objectives of The Show
The Botswana Mining Show 2025, set to be a significant event in the global mining calendar, has been meticulously planned with several strategic objectives in mind.
1. Promote Citizen Participation In The Mining Value Chain
Empower Botswana citizens by creating opportunities for them to actively engage in the mining value chain, fostering skills development and entrepreneurship in the sector.
2. Create Employment Opportunities
Generate new employment opportunities for Batswana by connecting them with mining sector jobs, including opportunities for skilled labor, entrepreneurs, and local suppliers to be part of the growing industry.
3. Highlight Untapped Mineral Resources
Showcase Botswana’s vast, untapped mineral resources, and encourage exploration and investment in these areas to diversify the country’s mining sector beyond diamonds.
4. Support Economic Diversification
Contribute to Botswana’s economic diversification by fostering new business ventures and job creation in the mining sector, helping reduce the nation’s reliance on diamond mining.
5. Promote Sustainable Mining Practices
Showcase Botswana’s commitment to sustainable mining practices, particularly following the signing of the recent diamond deal between De Beers and the Botswana government, and encourage the adoption of such practices globally.
6. Enhance Global Engagement with Botswana’s Mining Industry
Position Botswana as a leading hub for mining in Africa by attracting global players and showcasing its mining potential to international markets and investors.