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Botswana Minerals Identifies Key Copper and Lead-Zinc Targets in North-West Botswana
As the demand for copper surges, particularly in green tech and energy transitions, Botswana Minerals’ position in the heart of the Damaran Belt could see it emerge as a key player in the Southern Afr
Mar 20, 2026
South Africa
Venetia Mine Halted: De Beers Stops Mining at South Africa’s Largest Diamond Operation
De Beers is set to pause production for two years at Venetia, South Africa’s largest diamond mine, after prolonged weakness in rough diamond prices reduced the commercial value of extracting additiona
Jul 14, 2026
Zimbabwe
Diamond Policy Paralysis: A Warning Zimbabwe’s Diamond Policy Can No Longer Ignore
De Beers has cut its prices in July 2026, reflecting growing pressure as weak Chinese luxury demand, the rapid expansion of lab-grown diamonds, and increased rough supply from producers such as Angola
Jul 15, 2026
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Invictus Enters Zimbabwe's Next Gas Drilling Phase With A$8 Million Cash as Commercialisation Costs Loom
Invictus Energy is preparing to drill its next major exploration well in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin with A$7.97 million in cash remaining at the end of September 2026, as the company advances a gas
16 hours agoAfter 19 Years, Mhembere Leaves Zimplats With a US$1.8bn Legacy. Segula Inherits the Next Test.
Mhembere joined Zimplats as chief executive on 1 October 2007, after previously leading Mimosa Mining Company. He retires as CEO and executive director of Zimplats Holdings effective 1 November 2026,
Oct 30, 2026
