31/05/2026
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Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) joined conversations shaping the future of sustainable mining and economic transformation at the inaugural Northern Mining Summit held from 28 - 29 May 2026 in Letlhakane under the theme, โUnlocking Northern Botswanaโs Mining Potential for Sustainable Growth.โ
The summit brought together government officials, community leadership, mining companies, investors, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and development partners to engage on opportunities within Boteti District and its potential to drive sustainable economic growth, industrialisation, citizen economic empowerment, infrastructure development, and long-term community transformation.
Officially opening the summit was the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Hon. Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, alongside the Member of Parliament for Boteti East and Assistant Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Keoagile Atamelang.
In his remarks, Hon. Motshegwa highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration between government, traditional leadership, mining companies, and local communities to ensure that the benefits of mining are inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven. He further emphasized the need to increase participation of youth-owned businesses, women-led enterprises, local contractors, and SMEs within mining value chains.
The summit also featured engagements on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, local procurement opportunities, skills development, infrastructure development, tourism integration, value addition, and economic diversification beyond mining activities.
Providing an overview of the summit, AlignSure Solutions Director, Ms. Dineo Seleke, noted that the initiative demonstrates Botswanaโs commitment to positioning mining as a catalyst for regional transformation and sustainable community development.
Representing BOL, Mr. Kabelo Nkitse, BOL Site Manager - OLDM, participated in a panel discussion on *โDriving Sustainable Mining Operations through Reliable Energy Solutions.โ He highlighted BOL's strategic role in ensuring security of fuel supply, strengthening energy infrastructure, improving supply chain efficiencies, and supporting cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions aligned to ESG, decarbonisation goals.
BOL remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to economic revitalisation, sustainable development, citizen participation, and long-term value creation for Botswana communities.
