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Copper exports shoot above P10bn

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On the up: Copper mining is surging in values around the country and the world

The country’s exports of copper passed P10 billion last year for the first time in history, as stronger production and higher prices helped national revenues in the midst of the diamond slump.

Copper mines in the country exported P7 billion worth of the base metal in 2023, up from P4 billion in 2022.

Recent Bank of Botswana figures show the extent to which both rising copper prices on the global market and improving local production, have helped the local economy.

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Copper exports shoot above P10bn

The country’s exports of copper passed P10 billion last year for the first time in history, as stronger production and higher prices helped national revenues in the midst of the diamond slump.

'Face to face with the man who tried to kill me'

Couple perishes in suspected 'passion killing' crash

Dimajwe duo arrested after missing assault victim found buried

Dikoloti escapes injury after car hits cow

Five-year-old boy hospitalised after road accident in Mogoditshane

UDC rolls out 'promised' child grant

BPF to hold first youth, women congresses

Of borrowed wheels and brand new GD6

Two-tier education system demands action