The government has officially implemented the Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act 2024 which introduces stringent new requirements aimed at empowering citizens and promoting local beneficiation within the mining sector.
The Act, which came into effect on October 10, 2025, marks one of the most significant reforms in Botswana’s mineral governance in recent years.
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