Maatla Resources’ flagship project ramps up high-grade thermal coal output for export and regional markets.
Botswana’s newest mining operation is open for business. The Mmamabula Coal Mine, owned, developed, and operated by Maatla Resources, achieved first production in January 2026 and is now ramping up output ahead of a grand official opening ceremony.
Situated approximately 145 kilometres north of Gaborone, the mine is accessible via the A1 tarred road and a further 24 kilometres along the Dibete–Martinsdrift tar road — well-connected infrastructure that supports the project’s export ambitions.
A significant resource in a proven coalfield
The Mmamabula Coal Project sits within the well-explored Mmamabula Coalfields and holds over 90 million tonnes of high-grade thermal coal in mineable tons in situ. The operation produces coal for both export markets and regional supply, with a focus on high-grade energy products.
Construction commenced on-site in the first quarter of 2023, with the project reaching commercial production within three years — a significant milestone for Maatla Resources and for Botswana’s broader mining sector.
German commodities giant holds majority stake
HMS Bergbau AG, a leading independent raw materials trading and marketing company headquartered in Germany, holds a 51 percent stake in Maatla Resources (Pty.) Ltd. The company specialises in reliable, just-in-time delivery of raw materials, energy products, ores, cement, and other commodities to industrial customers worldwide, serving major consumers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
