Botswana Moves Towards Greater Local Participation in Mining

Botswana is moving towards new mining regulations that are expected to place greater emphasis on local beneficiation and citizen participation across mineral value chains. Government has indicated that the proposed regulations will strengthen local content requirements and encourage greater value to be retained within Botswana.

The developments are particularly relevant to mining companies, investors, contractors, suppliers and businesses involved in the mining value chain. Companies operating or planning investments in Botswana’s mining sector should monitor the regulatory developments and consider the potential implications for procurement, partnerships, investment structures and local participation requirements.

Correia Kariko Legal Practitioners provides legal support to clients navigating Botswana’s evolving mining and natural resources regulatory environment.