Name: Ministry of Mineral Resources Green Technology and Energy (MMGE) - Gaborone - Botswana
Address: Fairgrounds Office Park, Block C, Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana
Telephone: +267 365 6600

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Ministry of Mineral Resources Green Technology and Energy (MMGE). The Ministry was established in 1973 as the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs (MIRWA). The Ministry consisted of the Department of Geological Survey and Mining, Department of Water Affairs. There was a separation of Department of Mines from the Department of Geological Survey. DGS remained in Lobatse while DOM moved to Gaborone. The Energy portfolio was made part of the ministry mandate in 1984 hence the name changed to incorporate the Energy portfolio from MIRWA to Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR).

We provide policy, regulatory oversight and an enabling environment for the mining and energy sectors to ensure the sustainability, local participation and ongoing socio-economic development of Botswana. We do this through: Ensuring sustainable/responsible mineral exploitation and utilization; Promoting investment and diversification of mineral resources; Ensuring security of energy supply and through conventional and renewable sources; and Enabling the development and use of green technology in the advancement of mining and energy.

The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security coordinates development and operational activities in the energy and minerals sector. The Ministry is made up of Corporate Services (Headquarters), departments of Mines, Energy, Mineral Affairs Division and parastatals; Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Botswana GeoScience Institute (BGI).

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Operational activities in the energy and minerals sector.
Coordinate mineral development and regulation of mining activities.
Promote the use of green technology which relates to, amongst others, the use of renewable energy (solar and solid waste for energy generation) to minimize environmental pollution.
romote use of a mix of alternative energy sources that will ensure energy sustainability and security.