Gov't kickstarts copper refinery study at Khoemacau

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 1290 Views |

Government has initiated steps toward downstream copper beneficiation after announcing that a feasibility study will be undertaken to assess the viability of establishing a copper refinery anchored around the Khoemacau Copper Mine.

The proposed study will be conducted by MMG Khoemacau in partnership with government and other stakeholders as Botswana seeks to move further along the mineral value chain and reduce reliance on the export of raw mineral concentrates.

Addressing Parliament recently, Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo revealed that discussions were underway to examine the technical and commercial feasibility of establishing a copper refining facility in the country.

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Gov't kickstarts copper refinery study at Khoemacau

Government has initiated steps toward downstream copper beneficiation after announcing that a feasibility study will be undertaken to assess the viability of establishing a copper refinery anchored around the Khoemacau Copper Mine.

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