Botswana continues on its journey to diversify its mining sector by implementing economic diversification strategies to reduce its dependence on diamond income. With a committed government, the country is now on the path to monetize the large coal and iron ore reserves with the goal of becoming one of the leading exporters to the global market and a regional power hub.

What 2015 will bring:

Iron ore focus day – diversifying the mining industry in Botswana

Latest project updates – getting coal to market

Mining exploration and economics – laying the right foundations and increasing efficiency

Assessing the buyer’s market – Botswana’s positioning in the global thermal coal market

Pricing dynamics – key factors and drivers

Regulatory framework – building sustainable policies to develop the mining industry

Exploring and implementing strategies for alternative use of coal

Investment opportunities - insights from banks on mining financing