Overview

Johdee Mineral Processing (Pty) Ltd is a Botswana-based company specializing in mineral and coal processing. Established in 2019, the company is part of the Pentalin Group, which operates across Southern Africa. Its head office is located in Gaborone, Botswana.

Operations and Facilities

Johdee focuses on coal handling and preparation for both domestic and export markets. Its major projects include:

Masama Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP)
Commissioned in 2019 with a nameplate capacity of 250 tonnes per hour, scalable up to 500 tph. The plant includes multiple stages for coal washing, dense medium cyclones, thickeners, filter presses, and product handling systems.

Morupule Coal Mine / CHPP
Located near Palapye, this facility was commissioned in 2023. It has a capacity of around 250 tonnes per hour and features advanced washing modules, spiral plants, thickener circuits, and overland conveyors. The plant produces multiple coal grades for different markets.

Workshop and Support Base
Johdee operates a large support workshop in Palapye, providing maintenance and fabrication services for its processing plants.

Services and Capabilities

The company provides end-to-end mineral processing solutions, including:

Consulting and technical design

Process, mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering

Equipment fabrication and installation

Construction and commissioning of plants

Operations and maintenance services

Johdee is capable of delivering turnkey processing solutions, from concept to continuous operation.

Sustainability and Values

The company places strong emphasis on safety, environmental responsibility, and local empowerment.
Key initiatives include:

Maintaining a record of zero lost-time injuries across projects

Implementing water recovery systems to minimize water usage in processing

Supporting local employment, with more than 90% of the workforce being Botswana citizens

Sourcing materials and services locally to strengthen the national supply chain

Engaging in community development programs, especially in education and social welfare

Trade and Procurement

Johdee also handles the importation and procurement of industrial and processing equipment, primarily from regional partners within the Pentalin Group. This includes heavy machinery, conveyors, and plant infrastructure components.

Challenges and Outlook

As a relatively young company, Johdee continues to expand its operations while balancing environmental sustainability and compliance with Botswana’s mining and labor regulations.
Key challenges include:

Managing water scarcity in plant operations

Maintaining workforce stability amid union activity

Expanding processing capacity to meet export demand

Despite these challenges, Johdee Mineral Processing has established itself as a key player in Botswana’s coal beneficiation sector and a significant contributor to local industrial growth.