Botswana retains top ranking in mining

Friday, March 07, 2014

The latest Fraser Institute survey of countries most likely to attract mining investment once again ranks Botswana as the best African country in overall attractiveness. This is however despite some signs of deterioration in most of Botswana’s policy factors.

This is the eighth year in a row that Botswana has enjoyed the honours, placing the country ahead of more advanced economies such as Portugal, Spain, Russia and most of the American states.

The key policy factors include administration of current regulations, environmental regulations, regulatory duplication, the legal system taxation regime, uncertainty concerning protected areas, disputed land claims and infrastructure.

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Botswana retains top ranking in mining

The latest Fraser Institute survey of countries most likely to attract mining investment once again ranks Botswana as the best African country in overall attractiveness. This is however despite some signs of deterioration in most of Botswana’s policy factors.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

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