Mining in Botswana

Morupule Coal Mine

Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) is located on the outskirts of Palapye, Botswana, along the Serowe-Palapye road. MCM started production in 1973 as an Anglo American Corporation subsidiary with the main objective of to supplying coal to the then Bamangwato Concessions Limited mine (later renamed BCL) and BPC power plant situated in Selebi Phikwe.

1001 to 5000 staff

Debswana Diamond Company

Debswana is the largest private sector employer in Botswana, with more than 4 staff members. These are mainly found on mining sites, along with just over 5 fixed-term contractors and a small staff complement at the Debswana Corporate Centre in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. Diamond mining operations are located at Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa (OLDM) and Jwaneng. These four mines have contributed significantly to the economic growth of Botswana, as well as producing revenues responsible for lifting the country from one of Africa’s least developed to an international development success story. Botswana is now a middle-income country independent in means as well as name.Debswana is a key player in the national economy of Botswana.

5001 to 10000 staff

Lycopodium

Lycopodium is an Australian headquartered engineering and project management consultancy which provides a complete range of services for the evaluation, development, implementation and optimisation of projects across a broad range of industries. As its primary objective, Lycopodium focuses on consistently achieving clients’ aims across all project measures including performance, costs and schedule, HSE and within the community. The Lycopodium business model is based on providing superior quality services to clients by delivering studies, engineering, projects and maintenance advice that are fit for purpose and that exceed established acceptance criteria. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2004, Lycopodium has grown organically and by strategic acquisition, both of which have provided an expanding client base and access to new market sectors. Subsidiaries: • Lycopodium Minerals • Lycopodium Infrastructure • Lycopodium Process Industries • Orway Mineral Consultants To view our current requirements please visit

1001 to 5000 staff

Okavango Diamond Company

Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), is a rough diamond marketing company that is wholly owned by the Botswana Government. We offer our global customer base open access to scale supply of the full range of rough diamonds sourced from Botswana. With access to 15% of Debswana's run-of-mine production, ODC is an important supplier to the market with sales in the region of $500 million per annum.

11 to 50 staff

Diamond Trading Company Botswana Pty Ltd

Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTC Botswana) is a 50/50 Joint Venture partnership between the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group. It is the world’s largest and most sophisticated rough diamond sorting and valuing operation, with a capacity to sort up to 45 million carats a year. DTC Botswana sorts and values Debswana Diamond Company’s rough diamond production. Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd is a 50/50 Joint Venture partnership between the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group. The main purpose of the company is to mine and recover diamonds optimally and responsibly. DTC Botswana aims to facilitate, drive and support the creation of a vibrant, sustainable and profitable downstream diamond industry in Botswana through superior sorting and valuing practices. The downstream activities will add additional value to the local diamond industry through cutting & polishing of diamonds and ultimately manufacturing of jewellery which will develop core competencies for adding higher value

201 to 500 staff

De Beers Group Auctions

De Beers Group Auctions sells approximately 10 per cent of De Beers' rough diamond production by value using innovative online auctions. De Beers Group Auctions pioneered the approach in 2008 when we broke with 44 years of direct sales to hold the diamond industry's first online auction sale. It currently serves one of the largest and most diverse customer bases in the industry - from rough traders, manufacturers and sellers of polished, to jewellery manufacturers and retailers.

11 to 50 staff

Gidary Technical Solutions Gts

Gidary Technical Solutions (GTS) proudly delivers technical consultancy services in Engineering, Geosciences, Management and Projects primarily targeted to the mining industry but also ready to serve clients from other industries in the related fields. The company’s service capability ranges from basic deployment of additional resources, for example engineers or geologists to compliment their clients staff, to advanced and complex designs and digital modeling to have a greater control on resources and elevate business performance. GTS boasts a wide range of experience, knowledge and training that enables the firm to tailor their services to meet their client’s specific needs. At GTS, we believe that a key ingredient in the quest for an optimal high performing business entity lies in the organization’s ability to integrate and transform technical data across disciplines to business decisions that maximize on returns and enhance shareholder value. GTS’s role is to complement the client’s skill base and delve on the technical detail that they do not often have the resources or the time to engage in as they focus on delivering their mandate – the product.

51 to 200 staff

Poseidon Geophysics

Poseidon Geophysics (Pty) Ltd was incorporated in Botswana in May 1979, making one of the oldest geophysical contracting and consulting companies in Africa.Offering TDEM, IP, CR and CSAMT surveys throughout the African continent. Poseidon own and maintain a large pool of state of the art ground geophysical survey instruments for time and frequency domain EM, IP/resistivity, gravity, magnetics, refraction seismic, and borehole logging. The company operates three Zonge GDP 16/32 systems and have undertaken TDEM, IP, CR and CSAMT surveys throughout the African continent. Poseidon has four wireline borehole logging crews operational in countries throughout Africa, from Mauritania, Tanzania and Mozambique. The Poseidon Group have collected more than line kilometres of airborne geophysical survey data in the late nineties. Poseidon were also pioneers in the development of the triaxial aeromagnetic gradiometer system which has proven successful for kimberlite exploration and enhanced geological and structural mapping. Poseidon subsequently sold its airborne business to Fugro Airborne Surveys in 2001 Poseidon Geophysics own and operate three Scintrex CG-3 AutoGrav gravity meters including a MicroGal high precision meter. Poseidon collects more than gravity stations annually. Poseidon operates a dual frequency differential GPS survey system to provide accurate co-ordinates from gravimetric surveying and borehole collar information. Exciting new opportunity is now available to purchase Poseidon Geophysics. Enquiries can be made on the website

51 to 200 staff

Minergy Ltd

Minergy is an emerging coal mining company committed to becoming the supplier of choice to all coal consumers across southern Africa. The company owns 100% of the 390Mt Masama Coal Project in Botswana, located 50km north of Gabarone. Minergy plans to build a 2.4Mtpa ROM opencast coal mine during 2018, focusing on delivering coal to the regional market, including Botswana and South Africa. The company is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, and plans to list on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in the UK during the latter part of 2018.

51 to 200 staff

Belabela Quarries Botswana

Belabela Quarries is an aggregate quarry situated just 15km from Gaborone, Botswana. The quarry was founded in 2003 by Neils Schultz, Constance Molefi and Blackie Marole. It was a minor quarry in the Gaborone area. Under new leadership, company procured new equipment and increased its production capabilities significantly. It is now the largest quarry in Botswana, by volume of material sold. Since the plant changed ownership it has increased its output from approximately per month to around of 45 per month. This catapulted the quarry to become Botswana’s largest in terms of market share and production.

51 to 200 staff

Gt Auto Clinic

GT Auto Clinic is an Innovative Mining and Engineering company affiliated to international reputable organizations for technology and skills transfer to international standards. Gt Auto Clinic exists to provide a broad spectrum of innovative, versatile and modern equipment that is suitable for multiple applications covering mining, construction, engineering and military.

11 to 50 staff

Morupule Colliery Ltd

201 to 500 staff

Ntshambs Holdings Pty Ltd

Our services include underground mining, Underground Mining Water solutions, Opencast Mining, Tailling processing solutions, Machinery Works, Drilling and Blasting, General Mining solutions and supplies, General Construction solutions and supplies

51 to 200 staff

Protech Mining

Protech Mining is your one stop shop for mining solutions. Our product range includes conveyors, underground safety, rock breakers, crusher wear parts, bulk handling and splicing technology. We are authorised representatives of R. Brunone, Tecman, MLT, Sub'roca and Tenmat in Botswana.

1 to 10 staff

Open House Management Solutions

Open House Management Solutions is a South-African based, Geotechnical Engineering and Seismological services provider. The company has been in operation since and employs skilled, professional consultants with specialized experience in the field of Rock Engineering, Numerical Modelling, Geotechnical Instrumentation, Mine Seismology and Geology. With our head office strategically located in Potchefstroom, OHMS is ideally situated to service clients in the Free State, Northwest, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal provinces. With regional offices in Klerksdorp, Lydenburg and Witbank we are able to respond to the daily geotechnical requirements of clients. We are actively involved in geotechnical projects world-wide. In addition to specialized and mobile consultancy services, we also provide on-site Rock Engineering, Geological and Seismological services to clients by placing suitably qualified and experienced persons on the mine site. The OHMS team forms part of the client’s team and operates as an independent department on the mine. Continuity of service, continuous education and development, and ensuring proper career paths for personnel is our priority. The team on the mine is always supervised, coached and motivated by a senior consultant. This means that work performed on the mine is constantly being reviewed and verified by a highly skilled professional. Securing a service contract with OHMS avails the client with a source of vast Geotechnical knowledge and experience.

11 to 50 staff

Botswana Mining & Energy -Bme

Botswana Mining & Energy (BME) Conference & Expo is an event dedicated to showcasing the mining & energy potential of Botswana.

11 to 50 staff

Morula Mining Solutions

African mining services and contracting platform.

1 to 10 staff

Shumba Energy

Shumba Energy is a Botswana based and Botswana Stock Exchange listed coal and energy development company providing Africa with low-cost coal and energy.

11 to 50 staff

Tloaneng Quarry

Tloaneng Quarry is a Finnet Pty (Ltd) mining project producing quality aggregates for various industries and applications. We supply tonnes of quality material in Greater Gaborone area for construction companies and resellers.

1 to 10 staff

Xtreme Pumps Sa

Slurry pump, Submersible pumps, Zebra Tube- dewatering and containment, Valves, Vee belts, Pump gland packing

11 to 50 staff

Shumba Energy

Shumba Energy is an energy development company based in Botswana and listed on the Botswana and Mauritius stock exchanges. Shumba Energy is committed to Botswana, the country with the best credit rating in sub-Saharan Africa and a stable fiscal and political setting. We are the only Botswana-based- Majority owned and –operated energy producer. Having been established in 2010, it now owns a significant portion of advanced energy projects in Botswana and is uniquely positioned with its strategy to develop energy projects that are unaffected by the volatility of global commodity prices.

11 to 50 staff

Marung Development Services

Founded in 2007, Marung Development Services (Pty) Ltd is a citizen owned and managed company established by one of the pioneers of Explosives and Blasting Engineering in Botswana, Mr. Sebele Molalapata. Mr. Molalapata has extensive knowledge and experience in mining and quarrying, having worked in both the Government and Private sector. He has worked for some of the biggest explosives and accessories manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa (AEL Limited) and he has also worked for some of the biggest mining houses in Botswana and Southern Africa. These include Debswana/De Beers, Norilsk Nickel/Tati Nickel, and Leighton Contractors/Majwe Mining. Marung Development Services (Pty) Ltd offers a wide range of products and services of the highest quality, underpinned by our guiding principle. Such services include drilling and consultancy services on a wide range of Mining operational and technical issues. Marung has a subsidiary company, JSI Rock Tools (Pty) Ltd, which specializes in the supply and service of premium drilling ground engaging tools (GET), and together, these two companies are providing value added blasthole drilling services to one of the most successful diamond mines in Botswana, Lucara’s Karowe Diamond Mine in Letlhakane, and previously did the same for African Copper's Mowana Copper Mine in Dukwi. Vision To be the Mining Services and supplies partner of choice in the Botswana Mining Industry by 2021. Mission To unlock the potential in individuals and teams so that they can unlock the potential in the assets that nature and sustain MDS. Slogan “Beyond the Sky- Marung”

51 to 200 staff

Bcl Limited

The company mines and smelt

1001 to 5000 staff

Danoher

The Danoher group provides crushing and drilling sub-contracting services to the construction and mining industries in Africa.

501 to 1000 staff

Seapro Botswana

Welcome to SEAPRO Botswana, an engineering leader specializing in Mining, Water, and Power Systems and solutions. With over 21 years of excellence, we're committed to innovation and quality, distributing global leading brands and ensuring rapid, reliable logistics and product solutions. Committed to Botswana's growth, we provide a full support ecosystem, merging global technologies with local expertise for a sustainable future. Our branches are located in Gaborone and Francistown,both servicing their regional customers. Most of our products are production critical which means access to immediate support is expected and we have trained and qualified service teams who are on standby, making them accessible 24/7, ensuring that continuous progress is achieved day to day.

51 to 200 staff

Naledi Mining Services Company

WHO WE ARE Naledi Mining Services Company (Naledi) stands as a prominent service provider within the mining sector, offering essential services that cater to the core and strategic aspects of mining operations. WHAT WE DO At Naledi, our expertise extends to the management of mining operations and the provision of skilled labour to the mining industry. Additionally, we specialize in delivering maintenance services for Earth Moving Vehicles, ensuring the efficient and uninterrupted functioning of vital machinery. Our commitment extends beyond operational excellence. Our leadership envisions real-time control over strategy execution and the establishment of a robust corporate governance system from the very foundation of our operations. OUR JOURNEY OF GROWTH Naledi's journey since its inception in January 2023 has been marked by remarkable growth. As time has progressed, we have mastered the intricacies of daily management controls, nurtured a strategic portfolio of projects such as the Jwaneng Cut 9 Project, and diligently acquired the requisite skills to meet the demands of the future. Today, we take great pride in Naledi's position as one of the foremost mining services companies in Botswana. Our workforce, consisting of over skilled employees, forms the backbone of our accomplishments.

1001 to 5000 staff

Tatsand Mining Services

A majority black local woman owned business established in Botswana in 2013, a proud beacon of innovation and reliability in the mining services industry. Official Dealer of Form Props and Probe Batteries. Our vision is to create growth, local opportunities and to turn the aspirations of a progressive Africa into reality and to Transform Africa through Mining Services. Our services and products are: 1. We locally manufacture and repair premium machine parts, attachments for mining, construction and transport industries plus Line boring, the brand of OEM is Machinery Contractors. Products include, Buckets for shovels/excavators, Cable reelers, Tyre Handlers, Quick Couplers, Water Tankers, Diesel Bowsers and G.E.T. Supply, Install and Repair; Cab Refurbishments, Sandblasting, Painting of fixed plant, mobile plant & building structures, Upholstery, Windscreens, Mine vehicle compliance, Mechanical and Electrical services. Transport services; Mine compliant buses and vehicles.

51 to 200 staff

Tlou Drilling Pty Ltd

Drilling services Company

51 to 200 staff

Ultimatum Finesse

We provide Geospatial Knowledge. Contact Us: info@ultimatumfinesse.co.bw and marketing@ultimatumfinesse.co.bw

1 to 10 staff

Amalgamated Mineral Holdings

Satum Mining: Shareholding in mines Satum Commodities: Selling of commodities Satum Advisory Services: Mining advisory services Satum Logistics: Logistics solutions Satum Diamonds and Mining

11 to 50 staff

Drilling Project Services

DRILLING This is the basis of what we specialize in. All types of drilling: blast hole, oilfield, exploration, down the hole, top drive percussion etc. The whole range of products relating to drilling. PROJECT This relates to the projects being run by our clients. We want to become part of that project team. We want to do more than just supply products and get paid. Our philosophy is one of involvement in all the factors effecting the drilling on the project and the events that can affect our product. SERVICES The service offered to our customers is the secret of our success. We spend a lot of time analysing problems, assessing needs and advising where required. We study drill-bits, provide technical reports, check stock levels, talk to operators and foremen. All of this is part of the service we offer as specialists in our field.

11 to 50 staff

Endeavour Scientific

Endeavour Scientific is a dynamic and innovative company that is focused on mineral exploration science. We boast a unique combination of core competencies that enable us to deliver increasing value to our clients. Our core business unit, Xploration Science serves the natural resources exploration sector. At Endeavour Scientifc we pride ourselves in helping our clients mitigate exploration risk through leveraging of legacy public and proprietary geo-scientific assets augmented by our distinctive capabilities. We provide a suite of geo-scientific and administrative services to support our clients through out the entire exploration life cycle right from tenure acquisition to greenfields exploration through to resource definition. Our distinctive capabilities include the use of AI to aid in the targeting of mineral deposits in greenfield environments, lowering costs and minimizing risk.

1 to 10 staff

Stockrose Mining

Stockrose Mining is a mining company established in 2022 with the purpose of servicing diamond, coal and gold industries. We also do other services such as drilling and Exploration, road building and maintenance as well as land rehabilitation. To learn more about us, visit our website.

51 to 200 staff

Afriroc Mining Machinery

Afriroc Mining and Infrastructure Machinery provides innovative drilling solutions with manufacturing facilities and alliance partners spread across India and Africa and loyal customers spread across the MENA region and Pan Africa. Afriroc's high-performance rock drilling solutions consistently exceed the toughest demand of mining construction, infrastructure, and water-well drilling application. Our offerings include - Equipment - DTH / Rotary / Top hammer blast hole drill machine, Borehole drill rigs, RC/DC exploration drill machine. Accessories - Down the hole (DTH) Bits, Down the hole (DTH) Hammers, TCI tricone bits, Steeltooth rotary bits, top hammer bits, drifter bits, Drill rods, Extension rods, coupling sleeves, drifter rods, Subs, Shok subs, Floating subs, saver subs, Adapters, Deck bushing, breakout wrench, breakout bench. Services - Drill rig rental, Rock drill tools cost per meter contract, blasthole drill and borehole drill refurbishments, hammer and dth bit maintenance. Locations - South Africa - Johannesburg, Middelburg, Rustenburg, Kuruman, Mogalakwena. Botswana - Gaborone, Jwaneng, Letlhakane, Francistown, Ghanzi. Namibia - Swakopmund, Windhoek Zimbabwe - Hwange, Harare Zambia - Kitwe DRC - Lubumbashi Nigeria - Lagos Ghana - Accra Jordan - Amman UAE - Dubai, Ras al Khaima

51 to 200 staff

Ironbase Pty Ltd

IRONBASE Pty Ltd offers a diverse range of specialized services tailored to the mining and construction industries. These include rope access works, concrete works, drapery mesh works, passive and active support, Load and Haul services. Our focus on innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction allows us to deliver top-quality results.

51 to 200 staff

Tati Nickel Mining Company Pty Ltd

201 to 500 staff

Bothakga Horizone

Bothakga Horizone is involved in multiple industries ranging from Coal Trade, Brick production, construction and supplies.

1 to 10 staff

Square Gate Group

Square Gate Group, your premier destination for all things related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). At our core, we believe in the power of ESG principles to drive positive change and create a more sustainable future for all. Empowering Sustainable Futures At Square Gate Group, we are at the forefront of the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment behaviors. As regulations tighten and stakeholders demand greater transparency and accountability, we stand ready to assist firms of all sizes in navigating this complex terrain with confidence and integrity. Our team of ESG experts helps firms of all sizes develop and refine comprehensive ESG programs. Our partnerships begin with a deep understanding of your investment style and ESG priorities, and our clients benefit from our unique insights into peer and leading ESG practices.

1 to 10 staff

Mtl Triad Engineering

Born, bred, and developed on Orapa soil, MTL is a 100 % locally owned Motswana company developed and backed by the multinational Industrial services Group – RSC. MTL works hand in hand with site engineers, architects, and designers harnessing top world-class talent to deliver practical structural steel solutions and associated industrial services, enabling MTL to offer a one-stop solution and single point of accountability for your site rehabilitation and maintenance requirements.

201 to 500 staff

Mudfox Minerals

Mudfox Minerals is a 100% Motswana-owned and registered geoscience consultancy and research company specialising in kimberlites and battery-metals mineral exploration. Established in 2020, the company prides itself in specialising in specific commodities relevant to the Botswana market and global market outlook; kimberlites and battery metals, respectively. Our services include but are not limited to promoting the search for and exploration of minerals as well as providing advice and audits to the geoscience community. The company is based in Palapye, Botswana, and focuses on prospecting all across southern Africa. Contact us at: admin@mudfoxminerals.com PO Box 10916, Palapye, Botswana

1 to 10 staff

Premium Geotechnical Services Pty Ltd Pgs

We specialize in rock and soil engineering applications for the mining and construction industry

11 to 50 staff

Prolube Marketing Auto-Electrical & Airconditioning

Smart Auto-Electrical & Cooling Solutions – Trusted AMS Partner.

11 to 50 staff

Gaborone Broadcasting Company Pty Ltd

11 to 50 staff

Scientific Freedom Pty Ltd

11 to 50 staff

Blagus Civil & Mining Services

Founded in 1998, we are a 100% citizen-owned company specializing in construction and civil engineering. Over the years, we have successfully engaged in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of both rural and national projects, establishing a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. In recent years, we have expanded our service offerings to include mining, focusing primarily on drilling, crushing, and screening. This strategic growth has allowed us to carve out a niche in the mining sector, where our core services revolve around rock-based operations. Our commitment to excellence reflects our dedication to providing reliable and efficient solutions that meet the needs of our clients. The widespread use of aggregates, driven by both availability and economic factors, underscores our focus on delivering high-quality services that cater to our clients' requirements. With a firm belief in the value of integrity and quality workmanship, we strive to transform landscapes and empower communities through innovative construction and mining practices.

51 to 200 staff

Broad Horizon Group

The Broad Horizon Group (BHG) is a dynamic consortium of specialized companies that deliver cutting-edge, reliable, and innovative services across multiple industries. From mining and logistics to digital transformation and civil engineering, BHG is a one-stop-shop for businesses seeking tailored solutions to drive growth and efficiency. Our subsidiaries Masteka Printing, Pineshare Solutions, Blue Horizon Resources, Maano Digital, and Lephura Cilvil & Constructions each bring unique expertise to the table, united under the shared vision of empowering industries and building the future.

51 to 200 staff

Geo Spirits Consulting Pty Ltd

Geo Spirits Consulting is a consulting firm that provides exceptional services in the fields of geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting. Our services include mineral exploration consulting, hydrogeological consulting, geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting.

1 to 10 staff

Jindal Energy Botswana

A leading Indian power company with a diverse energy portfolio encompassing thermal and renewable sources.

1001 to 5000 staff