Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Country Showcase – Republic of Botswana

Theme: 50 Years of Mining Excellence. The Next Era Starts Now
The session will outline Botswana’s pivot from its diamond-dominated mining profile toward a diversified minerals future, including the strengths of its cutting/polishing infrastructure and the national strategy to build value-addition and beneficiation. Secondarily, it will explore how the country's stable regulatory environment offers incentives for mineral development and how investors can engage in the evolving mining value chain alongside local participation


Wednesday 11 February 12:00 - 13:30 Country Showcases Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 12:00 02/11/2026 13:30 Country Showcase – Republic of Botswana Theme: 50 Years of Mining Excellence. The Next Era Starts Now
The session will outline Botswana’s pivot from its diamond-dominated mining profile toward a diversified minerals future, including the strengths of its cutting/polishing infrastructure and the national strategy to build value-addition and beneficiation. Secondarily, it will explore how the country's stable regulatory environment offers incentives for mineral development and how investors can engage in the evolving mining value chain alongside local participation
Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Speakers

Esther Norris

Head: Corporate Affairs, MDCB

Al Cook

CEO, De Beers Group

Brendan Harris

CEO & MD, Sandfire Resources

Hon. Bogolo Kenewendo

Minister of Minerals & Energy, Republic of Botswana

Olefile Cisco Mashabila

CEO, Botswana GeoScience Institute

Pelaelo Khowe

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals & Energy