MMG Sets Course for World-Class Khoemacau Copper Operation
MMG Khoemacau Targets Over 200,000 Tonnes of Annual Copper Production Through Major Botswana Expansion
MMG is advancing an ambitious long-term growth strategy for its Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, with plans to increase annual copper production to more than 200,000 tonnes through phased expansion, operational optimisation and continued exploration.
Speaking at the 2026 Future of Mining Summit, MMG Integrated Asset Strategy Manager Xiaoliang Liu outlined the company’s vision to transform Khoemacau into a world-class copper operation capable of meeting growing global demand for the metal, which is critical to the energy transition.
According to Liu, the company’s development roadmap will be implemented in stages, beginning with optimisation initiatives designed to improve efficiency and throughput at the existing operation.
These efforts will be complemented by infrastructure upgrades and ongoing technical studies aimed at unlocking additional production capacity.
The expansion programme builds on MMG’s current investment in the mine and reflects confidence in the quality and scale of the Khoemacau orebody.
The company believes further exploration will identify additional mineral resources capable of supporting higher production levels and extending the mine’s operating life.
MMG has already commenced expansion works designed to lift copper concentrate production, with the longer-term objective of exceeding 200,000 tonnes of copper annually.
Achieving this milestone would position Khoemacau among Africa’s leading copper producers.
The company also sees the project as playing an increasingly important role in Botswana’s mining industry, strengthening the country’s position as an emerging supplier of critical minerals needed for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles and modern infrastructure.
As global copper demand continues to rise, driven by electrification and decarbonisation, MMG’s investment strategy underscores the strategic importance of expanding high-quality copper assets while creating long-term economic opportunities for Botswana.
