On October 13, 2026, the talks between President Botswana and China were finalized, and China Botswana relations became a comprehensive strategic partner. The expansion of a $900 million copper mine and the export of beef and citrus to China are two major events that have been put together in the same basket.

After the upgrade, the Komako copper mine became a landmark project. This mine is controlled by Minmetals Resources, a Hong Kong listed company, with MMG accounting for 55%. The expansion capital expenditure is about 900 million US dollars, and the goal is to increase the annual output of concentrate to 130000 tons. The first batch of ore will be produced in the first half of 2028. Jin Chengxin's wholly-owned subsidiary holds a five-year mining service agreement with an estimated total contract value of approximately $805 million. In the second quarter of 2026, Botswana's real GDP will grow by 8.7% year on year, and the added value of mining industry will rise by 81.7%, which is caused by mining industry. Key words: China Botswana cooperation, Komakao copper mine

For agricultural products, China's zero tariff on Botswana has been implemented since May 1, 2026, and the market access of beef and citrus to China has been promoted simultaneously. For Chinese enterprises that are already in the local area or looking for opportunities, mines have existing assets, projects, and supply chains, and agricultural products need to focus on access qualifications and quarantine docking. Mining procurement, agricultural product access, and training commissions are divided into different institutions. Only by identifying the specific departments in charge can cooperation go from paper to supply fulfillment.Editor/Min Jing