Wednesday 3 November 2010

World Bank Vice President for Africa to Visit Rwanda, Burundi, Botswana and Lesotho

Advertiser Talk: "Ms. Ezekwesili will discuss ways in which the Bank can continue to support Botswana’s growth, poverty reduction and economic diversification plans. She will use the opportunity to stress the need for African countries now earning more revenue from higher global prices for natural resources to ensure that they use the extra cash to strengthen economic recovery in an environmentally sustainable manner."

UTi Sun Couriers

Supply Chain Digital: "From his base in Johannesburg, divisional director of UTi Sun Couriers, Greg Saffy, oversees a freight and logistics network that reaches across South Africa, and into Zimbabwe, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana and Lesotho."

Construction of new Botswana diamond mine to start soon

Mining Weekly: "'In less than 1,5 years we anticipate Lucara to become one of the very limited number of producing hard-rock diamond miners in the world,' Lucara president and CEO William Lamb stated."

Construction to Begin at AK6 in Coming Months

Diamonds.net: "'In less than 1.5 years we anticipate Lucara to become one of the very limited number of producing hard rock diamond miners in the world. This, coupled with the increasing demand for high quality diamonds puts Lucara in a strong position for future growth,' said Lamb."

Shrenuj 2Q Sales +52%

Diamonds.net News: "He reported Shrenuj’s diamond manufacturing operations in Botswana have achieved its desired output and that the company is adding more manpower to support its growth in production. Shrenuj opened its Botswana factory in May and is planning to launch a jewelry manufacturing unit in the country before the end of the year."

Gem Diamonds recovers 185 carat diamond at Africa mine

Reuters

Australian Market Report of November 2, 2010: Botswana Metals (ASX:BML) Discovered More Copper-Silver Mineralisation In Botswana

Australian Market Report of November 2, 2010: Botswana Metals (ASX:BML) Discovered More Copper-Silver Mineralisation In Botswana

Drilling Expands Copper Mineralization at the Chalcocite Zone by 700 Metres

Hana Mining Ltd

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