News IndustryTsodilo Resources plans a new rare earth drilling program at Gcwihaba in 2026. Global rare earth demand could rise to 150,000 tonnes by 2040, the IEA says. Tsodilo Resources, a mining company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, said on January 13, that it plans to launch a new drilling program in 2026 at its Gcwihaba rare earth project in Botswana. Rare earth elements play a key role in manufacturing permanent magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines. Meanwhile, Botswana also hosts Ditau, another rare earth exploration project operated by Kavango Resources.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 14, 2026 19:45 UTC