THOUGHT LEADER
extraction and processing practices adhere to stringent social and ecological standards .
Clearly one way of reducing the dependence on China is for new discoveries of these vital commodities being made in emerging jurisdictions . As a leading developer of key copper , nickel and REEs projects in mineral-rich Botswana , Eastport Ventures is attuned to the criticality of these metals and the current geopolitical dynamics surrounding their supply .
Why Botswana ? In the renowned 2023 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies , Botswana was once again highly praised for its mining investment environment , ranking as the top jurisdiction in Africa and 15th globally . It performed well in both policy and mineral potential with key factors including political and democratic security , a favourable regulatory climate , strong economic fundamentals and efficient tax systems – all supported by stable governance and resource management practices .
The income generated from mining over the last 50 years has enabled Botswana to make substantial investments in social services , including healthcare and education , as well as critical infrastructure . In 2016 , the government established a 20-year strategic plan called ‘ Vision 2036 ’, which has the objective of transitioning the country from a middle-income to a highincome nation as defined by the World Bank , which would place it alongside
“The income generated from mining over the last 50 years has enabled Botswana to make substantial investments in social services , including healthcare and education , as well as critical infrastructure ”
BURNS SINGH TENNENT-BHOHI , CO-FOUNDER AND CEO , EASTPORT VENTURES
94 January 2025