Mining industry of Botswana | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2019-01-03

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00:01:14 1 Trade
00:02:17 2 Commodities
00:02:26 2.1 Copper and Nickel
00:07:51 2.2 Gold
00:09:14 2.3 Diamond
00:12:48 2.4 Coal
00:14:58 3 Outlook



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SUMMARY
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The mineral industry of Botswana has dominated the national economy since the 1970s. Diamond has been the leading component of the mineral sector since large-scale diamond production began in 1972. Most of Botswana's diamond production is of gem quality, resulting in the country's position as the world's leading producer of diamond by value. Copper, gold, nickel, and soda ash production also has held significant, though smaller, roles in the economy. In 2005, mining accounted for about 38% of Botswana's real gross domestic product (GDP), and more than 50% of government revenues were derived from mining and mineral-processing activity. In 2005, the nominal value of minerals produced in Botswana exceeded that of 2004 by about 20% in U.S. dollars. Much of the increase was attributed to higher international mineral prices. Diamond, copper-nickel matte, and gold, in order of value, accounted for most of the increase.