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.
(c) Nina Storz
(c) Nina Storz

Botswana impone 24 % de participación local en nuevas minas para ciudadanos

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Desde el 1 de octubre de 2025, toda concesión minera nueva debe ofrecer un 24 % de propiedad a inversores locales en caso de que el gobierno no ejerza su derecho al 15 %. La norma promueve participación directa, mayor valor agregado y responsabilidad ambiental.

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