Introduction
In the second quarter of 2019, the mining sector contributed 14.7% to Botswana’s GDP, according to the Bank of Botswana. Data from the International Trade Centre’s Trade Map shows minerals to the value of US$5.1bn were exported in 2018, which was 78% of the country’s total export earnings. In 2018, Botswana was the world’s second largest diamond producer by value and volume, after Russia, according to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). The country is ranked highly by the Fraser Institute’s latest Annual Survey of Mining Companies in terms of policy and investment attractiveness.
Strengths
• Botswana is an established mining country.
• Botswana is ranked highly by the Fraser Institute’s latest Annual Survey of Mining Companies.
• Botswana was the fourth largest producer of natural soda ash in 2018.
• In 2018, Botswana was the world’s second largest diamond producer by value and volume.
• Large soda ash, coal and diamond reserves.
Weaknesses
• Diamond, gold and soda ash production each dominated by one player.
• Small number of mineral producers.
Opportunities
• Deposits of coal bed methane, cobalt, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, nickel, silver, uranium and zinc have been identified and are available to be mined.
• Large areas of the country are underexplored.
Threats
• No rail infrastructure in place to export coal.
• Poor roads in remote areas.
• Weak world economic growth leads to low diamond demand.
Outlook
The Botswana Geoscience Institute believes the country’s mining sector will become more diverse as a greater variety of minerals will be produced by a larger number of companies over the medium term. Diamond production is set to carry on for decades, while copper and silver production from the Khoemacau mine is planned to start in 2021. The production of coal should increase as soon as rail infrastructure for exports is in place, while coal bed methane, manganese and uranium production could also commence in the medium term. Botswana’s mining sector therefore looks to be entering a period of growth.
The Mining Sector in Botswana
2020
Full Report
R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $105.11 (USD)*
Industry Landscape
R 1 330.00(ZAR) estimated $ 73.58 (USD)*
Table of Contents
[ Close ]| PAGE | ||
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| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | COUNTRY INFORMATION | 1 |
| 2.1. | Geographic Position | 2 |
| 3. | DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY | 3 |
| 3.1. | Industry Value Chain | 3 |
| 4. | SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY | 4 |
| 5. | STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | 6 |
| 5.1. | Local | 6 |
| 5.1.1. | Trade | 8 |
| 5.1.2. | Corporate Actions | 9 |
| 5.1.3. | Regulations | 10 |
| 5.2. | Continental | 11 |
| 5.3. | International | 12 |
| 6. | INFLUENCING FACTORS | 13 |
| 6.1. | Economic Environment | 13 |
| 6.2. | Environmental Concerns | 13 |
| 6.3. | Labour | 14 |
| 6.4. | Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation | 14 |
| 7. | COMPETITION | 15 |
| 7.1. | Barriers to Entry | 15 |
| 8. | SWOT ANALYSIS | 16 |
| 9. | OUTLOOK | 16 |
| 10. | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS | 17 |
| 11. | REFERENCES | 17 |
| 11.1. | Publications | 17 |
| 11.2. | Websites | 18 |
| APPENDIX 1 | 19 | |
| Summary of Notable Players - Exploration & Development and Mining Companies Operating in Botswana | 19 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES | 22 | |
| A-CAP RESOURCES BOTSWANA (PTY) LTD | 22 | |
| AFRICAN ENERGY RESOURCES BOTSWANA (PTY) LTD | 24 | |
| B & E (BOTSWANA) (PTY) LTD | 25 | |
| BOSOTO (PTY) LTD | 26 | |
| BOTSWANA ASH (PTY) LTD | 28 | |
| BOTSWANA DIAMONDS PLC | 30 | |
| DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY (PTY) LTD | 32 | |
| EFORA ENERGY LTD | 35 | |
| FIRESTONE DIAMONDS PLC | 38 | |
| KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING (PTY) LTD | 42 | |
| KUKAMA MINING AND EXPLORATION (PTY) LTD | 44 | |
| LUCARA BOTSWANA (PTY) LTD | 46 | |
| MAATLA RESOURCES (PTY) LTD | 48 | |
| MAJWE MINING JOINT VENTURE (PTY) LTD | 49 | |
| MAKORO BRICK & TILE (PTY) LTD | 51 | |
| MENZI BATTERY METALS (PTY) LTD | 53 | |
| MINERGY LTD | 54 | |
| MMAMANTSWE COAL (PTY) LTD | 57 | |
| MORUPULE COAL MINE (PTY) LTD | 58 | |
| MUPANE GOLD MINING (PTY) LTD | 60 | |
| MYNA PROJECTS (PTY) LTD | 62 | |
| PPC AGGREGATE QUARRIES BOTSWANA (PTY) LTD | 63 | |
| SHUMBA ENERGY LTD | 65 | |
| TLOU ENERGY BOTSWANA (PTY) LTD | 68 | |
| TSHUKUDU METALS BOTSWANA (PTY) LTD | 69 | |
| WALKABOUT RESOURCES LTD | 71 |
