From 1 October 2025, Botswana’s Mines & Minerals Act mandates that all new mining concessions must offer 24% ownership to local investors if the government doesn’t claim a 15% share. The rule aims to deepen local participation, grow value-adding industries, and protect environments.
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Botswana requires 24% local ownership in new mines to boost citizen stake

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From 1 October 2025, Botswana’s Mines & Minerals Act mandates that all new mining concessions must offer 24% ownership to local investors if the government doesn’t claim a 15% share. The rule aims to deepen local participation, grow value-adding industries, and protect environments.

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