Welcome to Special Edition of The Projects Magazine. With this June Special Edition, we document the thoughtful, forward-looking conversations that are shaping the trajectory of Botswana’s most strategic sector. The Future of Mining Summit 2025 may have only concluded recently, but this edition will ensure that the conversation go beyond the two days of speeches, presentations and panel discussions.
This year’s edition of the summit, organised by The Projects Magazine in collaboration with the Botswana Chamber of Mines and supported by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, brought together close to 900 delegates—more than double last year’s turnout. Over 300 of those attendees were international delegates, underscoring the growing reputation of the Summit as a regional and international convening point.
Held under the theme “New Partnerships, Smart Partnerships,” the Summit was more than ceremonial. With four ministers in attendance and more than 20 CEOs actively participating in panels and presentations, the focus was squarely on action: collaboration, building resilient supply chains, improving community benefits, and exploring the role of digital infrastructure in next-generation mining.
Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honourable Bogolo Kenewendo, didn’t just open the Summit with a keynote. She made a bold proposition—that Botswana, with its track record of responsible and ethical mining, can and should lead the global conversation on the future of the industry.
As stated by the Minister there is absolutely no reason why the world should not converge here—in Botswana—to take part in shaping the future of mining. That kind of clarity, from a sitting minister, sets a tone that industry and government alike should take seriously.
Kenewendo also noted that this leadership role will require a concerted effort across the public and private sectors. If Botswana is to host one of the most influential global mining conferences, then it must consistently deliver on the promise of relevance, credibility, and convening power.
The Summit took meaningful steps in that direction. It brought together stakeholders not only from mining companies, but also from infrastructure, finance, logistics, and technology—highlighting how interconnected mining has become with the rest of the economy. From discussions on automation to presentations on regional transport corridors, the conversations were strategic and grounded in immediate relevance.
This Special Edition captures those moments in detail. It reflects the maturity of dialogue, the strength of commitment from both policymakers and private players, and the willingness to confront complex questions—on citizen empowerment, on energy, on growth.
But what happens next matters more. If Botswana is to take up the mantle of leadership in global mining conversations, then this Summit cannot be treated as an annual event with short-lived impact. It must be seen as a platform—ongoing, open, and evolving. That means tracking progress, reviewing policies, implementing ideas, and keeping stakeholders at the table throughout the year.
The Projects Magazine will continue to deliver value for its stakeholders and be the torch bear in positioning Botswana as Africa’s leading mining investment destination. The industry has provided support through their participation. The collaboration is key in ensuring the growth of the event and the success of the industry in general.
The success of this year’s The Future of Mining Summit shows the potential. Turning that potential into results requires sustained engagement. See you at The Future of Mining Summit 2026.
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