Gaborone, Botswana – August 2023

Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) continued to cement its reputation as a strategic player in the global mining and investment landscape through its impactful participation in the 15th U.S.–Africa Business Summit. The company’s presence reinforced Botswana’s standing as a credible and competitive partner in sustainable mineral development and investment.

Driving Global Dialogue on Value Creation

The summit, a premier conference convening of business leaders, policymakers, and investors from across the United States and Africa, provided a high-level platform for MDCB to promote Botswana’s mining investment opportunities.

A major highlight of the summit was MDCB Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Matome Tsholetsa Malema’s, participation in a high-level dialogue titled “Enhancing Africa’s Value in Mineral Value Chains.” During the session, Mr. Malema shared MDCB’s strategic insights on unlocking greater value from Africa’s mineral wealth, emphasising beneficiation, innovation, and partnerships as essential levers for achieving long-term growth.

“Our participation at the U.S.–Africa Summit was a strategic imperative,” said Mr. Malema. “It enabled us to not only showcase Botswana’s potential but to also identify collaborative ventures that advance our shared goal of sustainable industrialisation. Through forums like this, MDCB ensures that Botswana remains an influential voice in shaping the global minerals economy.”

Showcasing Botswana’s Investment Strength

In parallel, MDCB Chief Technical Officer, Mr. Matthews Bagopi, played a key role at the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)-led Investment Opportunities in Botswana Business Forum. His presentation captivated international investors by spotlighting Botswana’s diversified mineral portfolio, investor-friendly policies, and growing role in supplying critical minerals for the global energy transition.

MDCB’s strategic presence underscored its commitment to strengthening international relations and unlocking foreign investment for Botswana’s mining sector aligning with the company’s broader mandate to grow and diversify the nation’s minerals investment portfolio.

Catalysing New Opportunities

The summit fostered meaningful engagements with global investors, resulting in promising leads and partnership discussions. These outcomes are set to drive new projects, enhance local participation in mineral value chains, and contribute to Botswana’s long-term economic diversification agenda.

Through its active role at the U.S.–Africa Business Summit, MDCB demonstrated that Botswana is not only rich in resources but rich in opportunity, expertise, and potential for mutually beneficial collaboration.

About Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB):

Minerals Development Company Botswana (Pty) Ltd is an investment holding company wholly owned and established by the Government of Botswana to grow, optimise and diversify the Government’s mining and mineral investment portfolio with a view to generating attractive financial returns and contribute to Botswana’s financial security. MDCB also provides advisory services (commercial and technical) to the Government and facilitates the development of the Botswana’s mining and minerals sector. As part of its mandate the company also houses the Government Diamond Valuation (GDV) function responsible for negotiating best prices for the country’s diamonds and deriving optimum value thereof, for the benefit of Batswana.

For More Information
Website: www.mdcb.co.bw
Email: info@mdcb.co.bw
Phone: +267 3810 300