Synthetic Gem Quality Diamonds and their Potential Impact on the Botswana Economy

Grynberg, Roman; Sengwaketse, Margaret; Motswapong, Masedi

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“…The first is that diamonds could be extinct in the near future, a fact which Botswana is well aware of. Until the Cut 8 Mine Expansion Project, Jwaneng Mine's predicted lifespan did not extend beyond 2025 (Grynberg, 2013). The second is the introduction of synthetic diamonds, which have been poised to take the place of the natural gems, despite having a far lower market value (Sunday Standard Botswana, 2014).…”

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The Reverberations of the Covid-19-Hit International Diamond Market on Botswana

Makaloba

2020

The Thinker

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The Reverberations of the Covid-19-Hit International Diamond Market on Botswana

Makaloba

2020

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“…45 Once fully operational, Morupule B is expected to produce a total of about 600 MW of electricity (only about 132 MW is generated from Morupule A), with an annual requirement of about 3 million tons of coal supply. 46 Botswana's energy demand was estimated at about 3660 GWh in 2008 (peak load of 500 MW), and is projected to grow at about 6% per annum, reaching 5300 GWh in 2017. 45…”

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“…Botswana has considerable coal deposits—one of the largest potential reserves untapped in the world at over 212 billion tons. 46 There are currently four commercially significant coal deposits (Morupule, Mmamabula, Sese and Mmamantswe), with an envisaged export industry of at least 36–90 Mt/a. It is estimated that as much as two-thirds of Africa's coal resources are found in Botswana.…”

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Status of Air Pollution in Botswana and Significance to Air Quality and Human Health

Wiston

2017

Journal of Health and Pollution

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Background.Air pollution is an important issue in developed and industrialized countries. The most common sources of air pollution are anthropogenic activities such as construction dust, vehicular emissions and mining. For low- and middle-income countries, biomass burning and indoor heating are the leading sources of air pollution. As more of the world undergoes development and human populations increase, industrialization is also increasing, along with the potential for air pollution.Objectives.This article reviews the status of air pollution to raise awareness of air quality and human health in Botswana.Discussion.Since independence, Botswana has experienced one of the highest economic development growth rates in the world. These changes have occurred as a result of economic growth and resource utilization associated with increased industrialization. However, there is growing worldwide concern about the effect and impact of pollution due to industrial growth. Botswana is ranked amongst the most polluted countries with serious air pollution, despite a population of just over 2 million.Conclusions.Rapid development and increased urbanization have had a major environmental impact around the world. This increased growth has the potential to lead to air quality degradation. Significant health threats are posed by industrial and vehicular emissions, especially in urban and peri-urban areas where the population is most concentrated. It is important that the linkage between air pollution and health effects is fully examined across all scales of life, especially in developing countries. In addition, programs should be devised to educate the public about the pollution impacts on health.

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“…21 Moreover, low global market prices for polished diamonds make it difficult for Botswana to promote polished diamond exports when polished diamonds fetch the same price as raw diamonds. Interestingly, high-quality synthetic gems, particularly from small producers in China, pose a challenge to industrial diamonds and, therefore, Botswana's economy by creating uncertainty about the direction of gem prices, which depend, in part, on technological proficiency, low costs, and the market's acceptance of synthetic diamonds (see Grynberg, Sengwaketse, & Motswapong, 2014). According to changes in comparative advantages and global market prices, however, mineral-processing ventures could hold greater potential.…”

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Policy Impacts on Africa’s Extractive Sector: Botswana, Diamond Dependence, and Diversification in the Post-Diamond Period

Besada¹,

O’Bright²

2019

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This paper investigates the topic of sustainable natural resource governance, and policy and politics thereof, in the context of Botswana. The authors endeavour to provide a preliminary justification for why Botswana, as a country of investigation, is a potential role model and a site of deep study for researchers of contemporary sustainable resource governance. This paper argues that the rest of Africa can learn from the Government of Botswana’s policies regarding multinational corporations operating in the mining sector, particularly in terms of attracting investment, but, too, Botswana could learn much from others in terms of economic diversification and linkage promotion.

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Synthetic Gem Quality Diamonds and their Potential Impact on the Botswana Economy

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The Reverberations of the Covid-19-Hit International Diamond Market on Botswana

The Reverberations of the Covid-19-Hit International Diamond Market on Botswana

Status of Air Pollution in Botswana and Significance to Air Quality and Human Health

Policy Impacts on Africa’s Extractive Sector: Botswana, Diamond Dependence, and Diversification in the Post-Diamond Period

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