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127: 103: 1518: 273: 20: 178: 90:(GDP). Most of Botswana’s mineral industry consists of diamonds. Beyond diamonds, Botswana also boasts abundant mineral resources such as coal, copper, nickel, and soda ash, along with granite, further diversifying its mining sector. However, this sector, despite being very important, faces challenges, mainly due to lack of 1427:
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Debswana, established in 1969, is a mining company jointly owned by the Government of Botswana and the De Beers Group. It operates diamond mines in Botswana. However, Debswana has faced controversy over its labor practices, environmental impact, along with concerns about worker safety.
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Diamonds have had a large impact on Botswana's economy. The discovery of diamonds in Botswana during the 1960s triggered a global notable economic transformation, elevating the country from one of the poorest in the world to an economically wealthy country in Africa.
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for its citizens. Additionally, Botswana has implemented policies to promote local beneficiation, encouraging the cutting and polishing of diamonds within the country to capture more value from the industry. With its rich diamond reserves, its commitment to
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mainly located in The Kalahari Copper Belt. The Kalahari Copper Belt, in particular, is a prominent geological formation known for its copper-rich ore bodies. However, the commercial viability of copper mining in Botswana depends on factors like
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region, has started to bring more economic opportunity in this sector. The development of nickel mining infrastructure, such as processing plants and transportation networks, is crucial for Botswana’s nickel industry.
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in Botswana represents a burgeoning sector with considerable potential for growth and investment. The discovery of nickel deposits in the northeastern parts of the country, notably in the
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field. However, the government denies that there is any relation with mining and claims the relocation is to preserve the wildlife and ecosystem.
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Botswana's diamond industry is very important to its economy. Since the discovery of diamonds in Botswana in the late 1960s in the
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Botswana has substantial coal reserves, primarily located in the eastern region of the country, particularly in the
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Goodstein, Eban (1983). "The Prospects for Copper and Copper-Nickel Investments in Botswana during the 1980's".
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have made it so that trade and exports are limited and usually with neighboring countries. The country's
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were forcibly relocated from their home for diamond companies to start exploring in order to find
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quality, resulting in the country's position as the world's leading producer of diamond by value.
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sector ever since production of gems started being extracted by the mining company
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are mainly concentrated in the eastern regions, particularly in areas such as the
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production also has held significant, though smaller, roles in the economy.
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for both domestic consumption and exportation. However, challenges such as
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In the late 20th century and the early 21st century, the indigenous
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Revenue from diamond exports has enabled Botswana to invest in
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distribution of eastern Brazil mountaintop endemic species".
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In 2022, mining accounted for about 16% of Botswana's real
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country like Botswana. The process of mining, including
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It operates four major diamond mines in Botswana, being
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Index


Jwaneng diamond mine
economy of Botswana
primary sector industry
Diamond
mineral
Debswana
Botswana
gem
Copper
gold
nickel
coal
soda ash
gross domestic product
infrastructure development

Orapa diamond mine
Debswana

infrastructure
education
healthcare
social welfare programs
standard of living
sustainability
Debswana

Jwaneng
Orapa

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