The Sector
Botswana's Mining Sector
Botswana’s mining sector has established itself as one of the most lucrative in the world, with its modern-day mining industry beginning in the early 1970s. Initially focused on diamonds and copper-nickel, the country’s mining landscape has since expanded to include a diverse range of minerals, including silver, soda ash, salt, coal, and gold.
Botswana’s modern-day mining started in the early 1970’s with diamonds and copper–nickel, and the industry graduated from a mining destination with 2 mines in the 1970’s to a mining destination of choice with more than 10 large mines for diamonds, copper, nickel, silver, soda ash, salt, coal, and gold. Botswana’s diamond mining sector is one of the most lucrative in the world, and contributes exponentially to the country’s GDP and development.
The Government of Botswana is committed to encouraging further investment in the exploration and exploitation of non-diamond minerals to broaden the country’s investment base and reduce reliance on high-quality diamond deposits. To achieve this, the Government is implementing policies that promote a favorable investment climate, offering a stable political and economic environment with transparent legal frameworks that ensure investor confidence.
Source: www.brandbotswana.co.bw