Jwaneng Mine maintains an excellent safety record. Since 1984, the Mine has achieved one of the lowest disabling injury incident rates in Botswana. The Mine’s environmental and safety systems are certified by independent third-party auditors as being in conformance with the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard and the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment series standard.
Within the boundaries of the Jwaneng mining lease area, there is Jwana Game Park, which measures 15 669 hectares and accommodates approximately 1 700 animals. The park also hosts a field unit of Cheetah Conservation Botswana, as well as white rhinos(Jwaneng – Debswana, n.d.).
These efforts are part of Debswana’s broader commitment to responsible mining, minimizing environmental impact, and supporting Botswana’s natural heritage for future generations. Jwaneng Mine’s approach is considered a benchmark for environmental management in the diamond mining industry in Botswana(Our Environment – Debswana, n.d.).
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Reference:
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Jwaneng – Debswana. (n.d.). Retrieved July 7, 2025, from https://www.debswana.com/jwaneng/
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Our Environment – Debswana. (n.d.). Retrieved July 7, 2025, from https://www.debswana.com/our-environment/
