JERSEY miner, Caledonia Mining Corporation (Caledonia) is expected to contribute 2,5 tonnes to 2025’s national gold deliveries of over 40 tonnes, with output set to rise to 7,5 tonnes once its Bilboes.
Botswana’s State-owned Okavango Diamond Company will start selling diamonds to contracted buyers next month, as it diversifies its sales channels under the government’s new deal with De Beers, MD Mmetla Masire said.
AGGREGATE Mineral Resources (AMR) is exploring joint venture opportunities and strategic mining partnerships targeting small-scale miners with the aim of upscaling their mining operations.
The strategic move comes as artisanal miners now supply.
Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry.
Caledonia Mining is to decide by year-end whether to build the Bilboes project in phases – potentially halving the original plant size to curb equity dilution and limit financial risks, CEO Mark.
