Debswana controls most of the diamond operations in Botswana, including two of its most prolific mines, Orapa and Jwaneng. With the completion of the Cut-8 in September 2012, Jwaneng became the largest open-pit diamond mine, by value, in the world. The flagship facility for Debswana, the mine is operated under the Anglo American portfolio managed by Debswana and contributes 60-70% of the company’s revenue.
Debswana, the mine is operated under the Anglo American portfolio managed by Debswana and contributes 60-70% of the company’s revenue. In addition to diamonds there is also some production of copper, gold, nickel and soda ash – these have held traditionally significant (though smaller) roles in the national economy.
The open pit operations at Jwaneng have currently reached a depth of 452 metres and the company predicts they will reach 816 metres by 2034. Three separate volcanic pipes comprise the resources mined, and annual production varies according to mining plans of approximately 12.7 million carats treated per year. Current projects include a tailings resource treatment plant and the Jwaneng Resource Expansion Project, both aimed at increasing the LOM of the mine. (https://www.debswana.com/Operations/Pages/Jwaneng-Mine.aspx)
Visitors:
| Name of operation | Type of Operation | Owner of Operation | Commodity |
| Jwaneng Diamond Mine | Opencast | Debswana | Diamonds |
| Debswana Head Office | Head office | Debswana | Diamonds |
Exhibitors we would like to see:
Suppliers working on plant engineering, screens, pumps, energy efficiency, body scanning devices, ADD and conveyor RIP detection, metal detectors, sensors, condition monitoring, solar tech, real-time online vibration analysis, power packs, bearings and instrumentation. If your business relationships are linked with Debswana Jwaneng Mine, Debswana head office or any local industry in Gaborone, your presence is crucial at the expo.