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African Union Commission

The African Union Commission's Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals (ETTIM) is instrumental in advancing Agenda 2063 by supporting the implementation of continental frameworks, policies, and programs. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, the African Union Commodity Strategy (AUCS) and the operationalization of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC). The Department is dedicated to fostering socio-economic development across Africa by championing value addition and innovation within the continent's mineral wealth. This is achieved through the development of pivotal continental policy instruments such as the AUCS , the Africa Mining Vision , and the AU Model Law on Mineral Resources Development.

www.au.int/en/ettim

ARM Andalusite PTY Ltd

ARM Andalusite is a leading global andalusite supplier with customers world-wide. We are proud of our history as a valued supplier to some of the World’s major industries today. Prior to ARM Andalusite’s ownership Andalusite Resources was formed in 2001 to exploit the Maroeloesfontein andalusite deposit in the Thabazimbi area. It lies on the same strike line as the Rhino Andalusite Deposit, owned by Imerys. The operation has an annual production capacity in excess of 70 000 tons. At this rate of production the mine’s reserve life is around 50 years. Today we proudly serve markets in Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, South Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Australia, China, Japan and the Americas.

www.armandalusite.co.za

Arnot Opco (Pty) Ltd

Arnot Colliery, formerly owned by Exxaro, produced thermal coal for over 40 years, mainly via bord-and-pillar, open-cast, and short-wall mining. Its 40-year coal-supply agreement with Eskom ended on 31 December 2015, prompting closure and over 1,000 retrenchments. In 2016, eight former employees pursued reopening the mine as an employee-led empowerment venture. This led to Arnot Opco’s formation in February 2020, with broad-based ownership including all 1,038 affected employees and 45% backing from Wescoal Holdings.

www.arnot-opco.com

Belararox Limited

Belararox is a mineral exploration company focused on resources for technology, battery, and renewable energy markets. Its portfolio spans copper, gold, silver, and zinc projects, including TMT in Argentina, Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana, Belara in New South Wales, and Bullabulling in Western Australia (under option).

www.belararox.com.au

Botswana Chamber of Mines

The Botswana Chamber of Mines exists to serve the interests of the mining industry in the country and to influence policy decisions and strategic objectives within the government, non-governmental organisations, and related bodies. In its vision, it aims to be an effective and unified voice for the mining industry that also educates and shares knowledge with its stakeholders. It has managed to fulfil its mandate in the short history of its existence, and the future looks bright as the mining industry expands through exploration and the establishment of mining operations across the country. All mining companies in the country are affiliated with the Botswana Chamber of Mines, and the organisation is managed by an executive committee.

www.bcm.org.bw

Botswana Diamonds plc

Botswana Diamonds plc (‘BOD’) is focused on the exploration and development of diamondiferous kimberlites on the Kaapvaal Craton and is listed on the London AIM and Botswana Stock Exchanges. The Kaapvaal Craton contains a substantial number of kimberlites and has a long history of diamond production going back to 1866. The Company has assembled a portfolio of projects in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. These projects are at a variety of development stages from early-stage, grass roots prospecting through to more advanced stage exploration. Some of these projects are majority owned by the Company, while others are risk shared with partners. BOD has recently announced the acquisition of Sekaka Diamonds, Petra Diamonds exploration vehicle in Botswana which contains the advanced KX36 project and a comprehensive diamond exploration database. BOD believes it is prospecting in the right ‘address’ with the right team and with the application of new technology that new commercial discoveries will be made.

Botswanadiamonds.co.uk

Chamber of Mines of Mozambique

The Chamber of Mines of Mozambique (CMM), founded in 2012, represents around 60 mining companies, including Kenmare and Syrah. It advocates for industry interests, promotes sustainability, health, and safety, supports industrial and artisanal miners, influences policy, and drives Mozambique’s economic growth through critical raw materials like graphite

cmm.org.mz

De Beers Group

De Beers Group, established in 1888, is the world’s leading diamond company with global headquarters in London. Operating mines in Botswana, Canada, Namibia, and South Africa, De Beers combines innovation, exploration, and retail expertise while advancing sustainability, supporting communities, and shaping a responsible, brighter future for the diamond industry.

www.debeersgroup.com

Debswana

Debswana Diamond Company was established in 1969, and it is owned in equal shares by the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group. It is one of the world’s leading diamond producers by value and volume. Debswana operates four diamond mines in Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa and Jwaneng. The company is a major contributor to the national economy of Botswana – contributing significantly to the gross domestic product, foreign exchange earnings and government revenues. Debswana is one of the largest private sector employers, with over 5500 employees and over 6000 contractors. Debswana is also the largest contributor to the De Beers Group rough diamond production. The company is committed to mining safely, optimally and responsibly, as well as making a meaningful contribution to the development of communities around its mines and the nation at large, thus making life brilliant.

www.debswana.com

DY6 Metals Ltd

DY6 Metals Ltd is an ASX-listed explorer advancing critical minerals across southern Malawi and Cameroon. In Malawi it holds rare earths, niobium and gallium projects (e.g. Tundulu, Machinga). In Cameroon it owns large Central Rutile and Douala Basin projects with heavy mineral sands, high-grade saprolite rutile and premium TiO2.

https://dy6metals.com/

Exporien Mining P/l

Exporien Mining P/L holds gold claims in Shurugwi and CBM concessions in Midlands and Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. While CBM tenements are currently withdrawn by the state, the company is pursuing legal remedies. Desktop studies confirm asset potential, and Exporien seeks funding and technical partners to develop these high-prospect resources.

Falcon Metals Resources Botswana

Falcon Metal Resources Botswana is a junior mineral exploration company focused on diamonds, gold and copper across Botswana’s Tsabong and Orapa Greenfields. Founded in 2024 and based in Gaborone, the firm targets high-potential kimberlite, gold-bearing and copper-rich terrains, while emphasising sustainable practices and community engagement

www.falconmeralresources.com

Kavango Minerals

Kavango Minerals is a mineral exploration company targeting base and precious metals within mining friendly Botswana. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of Kavango Resources plc whose shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (Standard List) with ticker KAV.L

Lethabo Exploration

Lethabo Exploration is a 100% black owned South African emerging mining company. Lethabo hold's mining rights for platinum group metals, chrome, iron ore, vanadium, andalusite and titanium amongst other minerals. Lethabo's current iron ore project is situated in the province of Limpopo, South Africa, where market representatives are welcome. We are currently in the process of generating additional project capital and thus we are open to engaging with investors and finance houses, including collaborations with other mining houses.

www.lethaboexploration.co.za

Lotus Resources Limited

Lotus Resources is an Africa-focused uranium developer advancing a two-pronged growth strategy. Its flagship, the Kayelekera mine in Malawi (85%-owned), is fully funded and on track for uranium production by Q3 2025. Meanwhile, the Letlhakane project in Botswana offers long-term upside potential

www.lotusresources.com.au

Lucara Botswana

Lucara Botswana, a subsidiary of Lucara Diamond Corp (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm, BSE: LUC), operates the state-of-the-art mine Karowe Diamond Mine near Letlhakane, Botswana. Renowned for producing large, gem-quality Type IIA diamonds over 10.8 carats, Karowe has yielded historic stones, including the 2,488 carat Motswedi, 1,109 carat Lesedi La Rona, and the 1,758 carat Sewelo. As the only mine to recover more than two diamonds exceeding 1,000 carats in over a century, Lucara Botswana’s pioneered XRT technology for primary diamond recovery.

www.lucarabootswana.co.bw

Maatla Resources (Pty) Ltd

Maatla Resources is developing a mid-tier coal mining company in Botswana. The company is capitalizing on extensive exploration work to fast-track the development of an export mine. Maatla’s highly experienced and successful management team has a track record of financing projects and taking mines into production. The Mmamabula Coal Project contains over 94Mt of high-grade thermal coal (mineable tons in situ) in the well-explored Mmamabula Coalfields 145 kilometers north of Gaborone in Botswana. The mission of Maatla Resources is to develop the coalfields of Mmamabula to generate and supply coal which will power Botswana’s economy and assist in achieving energy security in the long term

Maiphephi Resources

Maiphephi Resources is a South African junior miner advancing early-stage exploration of high-grade manganese and vanadium deposits. With a focus on resource development and geological potential, the company targets strategic metals essential for steel manufacturing and battery technologies, positioning itself within critical mineral value chains across Southern Africa.

Minergy Coal

Minergy Limited (“Minergy”) is the holding company of the Minergy Group. The Masama Coal Mine, held under license by its 100% owned subsidiary Minergy Coal (Pty) Ltd, has exceptional coal quality, accessible through a low stripping ratios. The resource is near existing rail, road, and water infrastructure. It is closely situated to southern African industrial markets, including the cement and lime-producing markets in South Africa.

www.minergycoal.com

Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana

The Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME) plays a key role in Botswana’s economy by overseeing the mining and energy sectors. It promotes sustainable mineral development, energy security, and the use of green technologies. MME regulates minerals development and ensures reliable energy services, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP and socio-economic growth. Its vision is to be the international benchmark in mineral and energy resource development for national prosperity.

www.gov.bw

Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd

Montero Mining & Exploration Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company focused primarily on the exploration, discovery, and development of mineral properties in Africa and South America. The Montero Management team and Board of Directors are experienced in gold, base metals, rare metals, industrial minerals, and bulk commodities. Montero has previously made discoveries of lithium deposits in Namibia and Chile, rare earth element deposit in Tanzania and phosphate deposits in South Africa. The Company believes the recent spike in metal prices, at a time when companies are divesting non-core assets, presents a unique opportunity to refocus Montero on acquiring, exploring and defining mineral resources. Montero is focussed on creating shareholder value by exploration and discovery.

www.monteromining.com

Morupule Coal Mine

Morupule Coal Mine (MCM), located near Palapye, Botswana, began production in 1973 to supply coal to BCL and BPC. Ownership transferred from Anglo-American to Debswana in 2000, and in 2016 the Mineral Development Company of Botswana (MDCB) acquired De Beers’ interest, continuing MCM’s role in Botswana’s energy sector.

Okavango Diamond Company

Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), wholly owned by Botswana’s Government, markets rough diamonds globally. With 25% of Debswana’s production, ODC supplies $1 billion annually, offering open access to Botswana’s diamonds while providing government market insight and supporting Botswana’s transformation into a leading rough diamond sourcing hub.

www.odc.co.bw

Puckree Group

The Puckree Group (Pty) Ltd and its Silver Meadow Trading (Pty) Ltd are both 100% BEE coal-focussed companies, engaged primarily in mining, exploration and development. Since 2003, the Puckree Group has proudly maintained an impeccable health and safety record, with ZERO lost time injuries. We have successfully mined and rehabilitated the Umlilo and Umlilo Extension mines and we are currently mining Witrand and Bultfontein mines. In addition, we have acquired a number of new order prospecting rights which are at various stages of development. We proudly describe ourselves as a well-capitalised, experienced and committed emerging South African mining corporate – and we are here for the long run.

www.puckree.co.A

Sable Metals and Minerals & James Allen Associates

Sable Exploration and Mining Limited started as Sable Platinum being listed in November 2012 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The name was changed to Sable Exploration and Mining Limited on 2 November 2021. PBNJ (Pty) Ltd has acquired approximately 60% of the issued shares and has agreed to fund a project producing DMS Grade magnetite for use in the beneficiation of coal.

www.sablemetals.co.za

Sandfire / Tshukudu Exploration

Tshukudu Exploration is the wholly-owned Botswana subsidiary of Sandfire Resources, a sustainable mining company focused on copper exploration and production. Through Tshukudu, Sandfire holds a dominant landholding in Botswana's Kalahari Copper Belt, including the Motheo Copper Mine, which represents a strategic, belt-scale opportunity for new copper discoveries