Botswana Eyes Critical Minerals Boom

Botswana has long been one of the world's most diamond dependent economies. But as global demand for diamonds softens, the country is accelerating efforts to diversify its mining sector and build a broader minerals base. I spoke with Botswana's Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo about the country's pivot towards a more diversified minerals output.Botswana's mining industry has largely been about the diamonds. Even the focus of our legislation has largely been how do we stimulate beneficiation ...