Department of Mining Lesotho

05/05/2026

MOHLOMPHEHI LEJONE MPOTJOANE ELENG LETONA LA LEKALA MATLA LE MERAFO, O BUILE LE BAHLANKA BA LEKALA LENA KAJENO 'MOKENG O NENG O MO AMOHELA.

14/01/2026

16/12/2025

Geological Survey Lesotho have an MOU with JOGMEC (Japan organization for Metals and Energy Securtiy) of which Geologists participate in the Annual Remote Sensing workshop and competition.
Our Geological Survey team from our department aquired third place in this competition where 8 SADC countries entered.
This is a great victory that will always bring hope in the research and minerals exploration work within the department.

13/10/2025

Department of Mines and Geology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of Geoscience based in Pretoria, South Africa.

This MOU is mandated to provide a framework for cooperation inthe field of geoscientific professional services, and to exchange scientific information and technical personnel and services.

The Parties have agreed to conduct activities inthe field of Geoscience and development onthe basis of equality, reciprocity mutual benefit and within the framework that will enable a two-way flow of information, knowledge and collaborative research.

This collaboration is seen as a huge achievement as it will increase discovery of minerals and promote research for development of sustainable and viable mining industry. It also aligns with the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

16/08/2025

KAO MINE GIVES BACK TO HOST COMMUNITIES

KAO Mine ( Storm Mountain Diamonds Pty Ltd) is continually and actively improving the livelihoods of the communities surrounding its operations. This it does through its community investment program.

Yesterday Shishila community was thrilled to receive a preschool (Shishila ECCD) from the mine.
Kao mine has since inception in 2010, established the preschool on mine property that has to date , 315 studends that have graduated from the preschool and a current roll of 56 students.

The mine's Community Investment Program focuses on empowering the youth and aims at investments that will outlive the life of mine.

This glorious ceremony was graced with the presence of Minister of Education.

25/07/2025

Ministry of Natural Resources through Department of Mines and Geology, is proud to participate at handing over of Rural electrification project in Mokema, Maseru.

15/05/2025

24/12/2024

21/12/2024

NOTICE REGARDING JOB RECRUITMENT SCAMS

12/12/2024

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ELA HLOKO LITS'EBELETSO TSE SENG LI TLA LEFELLOA/LEFISOA LE TSE FETOHILENG LAFAPHENG LA MERAFO.