GOLD PRICE — BOTSWANA
Reference price, ore grades, payable % and export notes for gold producers and traders in Botswana. MetalPulse never shows a bare price — every figure carries source, units, market type and timestamp.
Reference price and source
Quoted as USD per troy ounce (LBMA), sourced from LBMA Gold AM fix. Local-currency conversion uses the central bank mid-rate at calculation time. We classify each row as live, delayed, proxy or forecast.
Ore grades and concentrate basis
Typical ranges: ore 0.5–10 g/t; dore 80–95 % Au. Always specify dry metric tonne (DMT) basis when negotiating — moisture deduction is separate.
Payable % and buyer deductions
97–99 % on dore; 90–95 % on gold-in-concentrate. Common deductions: refining charge $1–3/oz, moisture, sampling, freight.
Export from Botswana
Botswana's main metals are copper, nickel (Selebi-Phikwe legacy) and diamonds. Gold exports via Gaborone airport for refining (Rand Refinery/Metalor). Royalty on precious 5 %.
Frequently asked questions
What is today's gold price?
MetalPulse tracks the LBMA Gold AM fix live. The number on this page is updated continuously; the full dashboard shows the exact age and source classification.
How is gold ore valued?
Value = tonnes × grade fraction × recovery × payable % × reference price, then less treatment/refining charges and transport. Use the ore value calculator below.
What is the typical payable % for gold?
97–99 % on dore; 90–95 % on gold-in-concentrate