1. FRANCISTOWN INVESTMENT FORUM 2014 – MINING SUPPLIES AND LOGISTICS HUB
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FRANCISTOWN INVESTMENT FORUM 2014 – MINING SUPPLIES AND LOGISTICS HUB
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Charles Siwawa CEO – BCM 20th AUGUST 2014

2. AGENDA
Introduction
Supplies Hub
Logistics Hub
Conclusion
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3. INTRODUCTION Botswana is endowed with significant mineral resources
The value of these resources is estimated at trillions of dollars in the ground
There remains scope to add value through efficient supply of goods and services to the industry
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4. 2017/04/17 Diamonds Uranium 2017/04/17 Exploration Pre-feasibility
Feasibility & BFS
Project Financing
Development
Production
Closure
KSE
Tsodilo Resources
Jwaneng
Kihabe
Tsabong
Khoemacau
BCL
Ghaghoo
Orapa
BK11
Karowe
BK16
Jindal
Damtshaa
Tlou Energy
De Beers
Tati Nickel
Walkabout Resources
Nata Energy
Dikoloti
Letlhakane
MCM
Shumba
ACAP
Anglo Coal
Minergy
Matsitama
Boseto
Asenjo
Mowana
African Energy
Botash
Mupane
Rainbow Gas and Coal
Hodges Resources
Lerala
Coal
CBM
Soda Ash & Salt D
Iron Ore
Cu/Ni
Zn/Pb
Gold 4
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Diamonds
Uranium

5. 2017/04/17 Diamonds Uranium 2017/04/17 Exploration Pre-feasibility
Feasibility & BFS
Project Financing
Development
Production
Closure
KSE
Tsodilo Resources
Jwaneng
Kihabe
Tsabong
Khoemacau
BCL
Ghaghoo
Orapa
BK11
Karowe
BK16
Jindal
Damtshaa
Tlou Energy
De Beers
Tati Nickel
Walkabout Resources
Nata Energy
Dikoloti
Letlhakane
MCM
Shumba
ACAP
Anglo Coal
Minergy
Matsitama
Boseto
Asenjo
Mowana
African Energy
Botash
Mupane
Rainbow Gas and Coal
Hodges Resources
Lerala
Coal
CBM
Soda Ash & Salt D
Iron Ore
Cu/Ni
Zn/Pb
Gold 5
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Diamonds
Uranium

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7. SUPPLIES HUB
All mines require supplies for efficient and effective production
These have to be delivered well in time to avoid loss of production
Spare parts required are from outside the country and at times not synchronised
Recent study of 13 items consumed by 5 mines were in excess of P1.1bn worth of goods annually
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8. CONCEPT
Hub to consolidate and distribute consumables, capital equipment and spares
Hub to operate as a wholesaler of goods with shared logistics and IT services
All the large mining houses around the world operate along similar principles
Hence extend the same principles to all mining companies in Botswana
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9. ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC SUPPLIER
THE HUB
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC SUPPLIER
MINE 1
HUB
MECHANICAL SUPPLIER
MINE 2
SERVICES SUPPLIER
MINE 3
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10. BENEFITS Improved efficiency leading to higher productivity
Economies of scale with downward pressure on costs
Creation of small and medium enterprises to service the industry
Employment generation
Contribution to the GDP of the country
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11. LOGISTICS HUB
The mines products are of different characteristics requiring different modes of transport
The logistics feasible therefore relate more to inward than market orientated
SME opportunities exist to carry out logistics
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12. CONCLUSION
There are abundant mineral ore resources / reserves in Botswana
There is a wide scope for establishment of a supplies and logistics Hub to serve the mining industry. This can be done by the business community
The centre of gravity for the mining industry in Botswana is more towards the north. Francistown therefore lends itself to establishing such a Hub
Minerals will continue to play a significant role in driving the economy of Botswana in the foreseeable future
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13. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME Contact: Charles Siwawa
Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Chamber of Mines
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