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09/01/2026

FES Malawi is pleased to be in the process of delivering a number of Komatsu mining units to Lindian Resources Limited in support of their new site at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi.

This delivery reflects our continued commitment to supplying reliable, high-performance equipment to support the development of strategic mining projects in the region. Kangankunde is a project of national and international significance, and we are proud to play a role in enabling its early-stage operations.

We value the trust placed in FES by Lindian and look forward to supporting the project as it progresses.

MATHANGA ENGAGES WORLD BANK ON MINING. Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Honourable Dr Jean Mathanga MP ...
07/01/2026

MATHANGA ENGAGES WORLD BANK ON MINING.

Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Honourable Dr Jean Mathanga MP has assured the World Bank Group that the government is committed to ensuring that both mining and energy sectors are working for the benefit of the people.

Speaking during the meeting with the World Bank group officials, Dr Mathanga said the two sectors are the lifeline of the Malawi economy, hence she is working tirelessly to improve their efficiency in the best interest of Malawians.

She said: “Energy is topping Malawi's agenda, knowing that no manufacturing can take place without its sufficiency. Today, I am happy that the World Bank has committed to helping us raise funds so we can have more money to improve the sector.”

“World Bank will share Malawi's story with other development partners who can help Malawi improve the sector. On Mining, World Bank will help us with technical support so that it is more organised than now, though we are doing more but not enough.”

Dr Mathanga commended the World Bank for its significant support in improving the energy sector through financing large projects like Malawi's Mpatamanga Hydropower.

The delegation that was led by World Bank’s Practice Manager Energy Eastern and Southern Africa Yadviga Semikolenova and World Bank Country Manager for Malawi Firas Raad encouraged Malawi to make use of Mission 300, which aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 through African leadership, increased funding, and accelerated partnerships.

Mission 300 is a collaborative initiative led by the World Bank Group (WBG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide electricity access to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, aiming to boost development through grid and off-grid solutions, attract private investment, improve energy infrastructure, and support clean cooking.

“We are ready to ensure that Malawi has sufficient energy that is needed to everyone. What I can say is that Malawi has done better in the energy sector, and you need to work hard for this to continue. As I said World Bank will support Malawi in many ways, including telling good stories to other partners,” said Semikolenova.

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KANYIKA FIRST PRODUCTION PLANNED FOR 2028ASX-listed Globe Metals & Mining, which is pursuing the Kanyika Niobium Project...
07/01/2026

KANYIKA FIRST PRODUCTION PLANNED FOR 2028

ASX-listed Globe Metals & Mining, which is pursuing the Kanyika Niobium Project in Mzimba, has announced that the mine’s first production of saleable oxide is planned for January 2028.

The Kanyika Niobium Project is set to become the first major non-Brazilian niobium producer in more than fifty years.

Globe says in its end of the year update that its updated Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) is on track for completion by March 31, 2026, laying the technical and economic groundwork for Final Investment Decision (FID), funding, offtake agreements and the mobilisation of construction.

“In the coming year, we expect Kanyika will evolve from a fully permitted plan into a construction-ready, internationally strategic critical-minerals asset,” reads the update.

Globe Metals Interim CEO & CFO Charles Altshuler explains in the update that Kanyika has been designed for phased development, enabling an efficient, lower-risk path to first production while allowing the market to absorb early volumes and support future expansion.

The first phase is designed to deliver roughly one-third of full-scale processing capacity, supported by a solar–diesel hybrid power solution.

“First production of saleable oxide is planned for January 2028, thereby meeting the requirement for an exportable saleable product by March 2028, in accordance with the Mining Licence and the Mine Development Agreement, which require this milestone to be achieved within five years of issuance.

” Phase Two, planned for April 2029, aims to scale the operation to production of 3,000–3,300 tonnes of niobium pentoxide and 150–160 tonnes of tantalum pentoxide annually.

Globe says this staged approach reduces upfront capital risk, accelerates cash flow, and aligns its expansion with customer qualification and long-term market demand.

The Company will develop the Kanyika Project as a conventional open-pit operation with a low strip ratio. Ore will be mined and crushed on site to a suitable size for processing, eliminating the need to transport run-of-mine material off site and ensuring value addition begins at the mine.

Crushed ore will be processed through an on-site beneficiation circuit using established physical separation techniques to concentrate the niobium and tantalum minerals. This removes most waste material at site, significantly reducing mass before further processing.

By Marcel CHIMWALA
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PRESIDENT MUTHARIKA APPOINTS BOARD FOR MMRA:State President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed a new Board for the Min...
05/01/2026

PRESIDENT MUTHARIKA APPOINTS BOARD FOR MMRA:

State President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed a new Board for the Mining and Mineral Resources Regulatory Authority (MMRA).

A Press Release from the Office of the President and Cabinet indicates that Mutharika has appointed Professor Zuze Dulanya as the Board Chairperson, Dr. Grain Malunga as Vice Chairperson and Mr. Smith Kalima, Mr. Newton Munthali and, Mr. Fesisa Rose as Members of the Board.

The Authority whose Director is Mr. Mphatso Chikoti was established under Section 5 of the Mines and Minerals Act (No. 25 of 2023) as an independent regulatory authority for mining and mineral resources in Malawi.

Following the repeal of the Mines and Minerals Act of 2019 and the enactment of the Mines and Minerals Act of 2023, the Authority regulates the mineral sector in the development and utilization of mineral resources in line with sustainable development principles and practices and for the benefit of Malawians.

The Authority is entitled to sustainable development principles and practices of: monitoring the activities of licenses while promoting and regulating local beneficiation; promoting the harmonization of activities, plans and, policies and; facilitating disputes resolution.

Professor Dulanya is a prominent Malawian geologist and Associate Professor at the University of Malawi while Dr. Malunga is former Cabinet Minister and current Coordinator for Malawi Chamber of Mines and Energy.

Mutharika, who has announced various board appointments for state-owned institutions, is, however, yet to appoint Board Members for the Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) which is a state owned enterprise established by the Government to spearhead the development and investment in the country’s mining sector.

By Wahard BETHA

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RUTILE DISCOVERY AT MKANDA IN MCHINJI• Furtuna Metals unveils high grade drill resultsASX-listed Fortuna Metals has unve...
05/01/2026

RUTILE DISCOVERY AT MKANDA IN MCHINJI

• Furtuna Metals unveils high grade drill results

ASX-listed Fortuna Metals has unveiled exciting exploration results from its Mkanda Rutile-Graphite Project in Mchinji, Central Malawi which is adjacent to Sovereign Metals owned, Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project hosting the world’s largest rutile deposit and second largest flake graphite deposit.

Fortuna says in a Press Statement announcing the results that the first results of hand auger drilling confirms insitu rutile grades of up to 2.21% rutile and continuous drill intervals of 1.66% rutile over 10m and 1.32% rutile over 10m at its Mkanda Rutile Graphite Project.

The drilling results demonstrate that high grade rutile continues from surface to end of hole, with 4 drill holes ending in mineralisation above 1.0% rutile, and 9 of the 10 drill holes ending in mineralisation above 0.5% rutile. These 10 drill holes were selected for priority assay as a first pass to highlight the wide spread nature of the rutile mineralisation at Mkanda.

The Company has now completed 544 drill holes on a notional 800 and 400m spacing across 180km² of the Mkanda project. The purpose of the drill spacing is to define the highest grade rutile mineralisation ahead of further infill and step out drilling in 2026 whose results will be received throughout first quarter of 2026.

Fortuna CEO Mr Tom Langley comments: “We are looking forward to starting aircore and push tube drilling as soon as possible in early 2026. This will allow us to determine rutile mineralisation continuity to the saprock boundary at plus ~20m. This would be in line with the Kasiya deposit which averages ~20-30m depth to saprock and significantly increases the resource potential and overall project economics.”

By Marcel CHIMWALA

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WORLD BANK’S IFC TO COLLABORATE WITH SOVEREIGN ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR KASIYASovereign Metals has signed a strate...
05/01/2026

WORLD BANK’S IFC TO COLLABORATE WITH SOVEREIGN ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR KASIYA

Sovereign Metals has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to advance the sustainable development of its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

Under the agreement, IFC will use its expertise to help Kasiya align its environmental, social, and governance standards to global best practice, complementing Sovereign's team and supplementing input from Sovereign’s strategic partner Rio Tinto on the development of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

The three-year collaboration also gives IFC, which is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries, the right to act as lender or mandated co-lead debt arranger, and/or investor in securities for project financing, subject to Rio Tinto’s investment agreement rights.

Sovereign’s Chairman Ben Stoikovich said: “IFC brings unmatched advantages to Kasiya's development: decades of experience in Malawi, including in the strategic infrastructure we intend to use; established government partnerships; and the institutional credibility that opens doors to international capital markets. This collaboration provides Sovereign with a clear pathway to financing while supporting Kasiya to meet the global standards that institutional investors require.”

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The January 2026 Edition of Mining & Trade Review is now out. You can get an electronic copy at K2,000 and a hard copy a...
02/01/2026

The January 2026 Edition of Mining & Trade Review is now out. You can get an electronic copy at K2,000 and a hard copy at K5,000. Pay to Airtel Money 0993252656 or TNM Mpamba 0888356536 to order a copy.

FUTURE MINERS NETWORK TAKES MINING EDUCATION TO RURAL SCHOOLSThe Future Miners Network (FMN), a student-led initiative f...
19/12/2025

FUTURE MINERS NETWORK TAKES MINING EDUCATION TO RURAL SCHOOLS

The Future Miners Network (FMN), a student-led initiative formed by Mining Engineering students at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), is broadening mining literacy among secondary school learners in districts where exposure to the industry has remained minimal for years.

FMN Team Leader Ezala Banda said in an interview that the network has already reached nine rural schools and the response from both learners and teachers signals an urgent need for structured mining education in Malawi.

The initiative was established in August 2025 after students observed that many young people joining mining-related programmes had no back ground in what the sector involves. He explained that the group was motivated by recurring encounters with peers who enrolled in geology, mining engineering, mineral processing and environmental courses without any prior exposure in mining.

Banda said this lack of early knowledge contributes to low enrollment in mining programmes and widens Malawi’s shortage of skilled professionals. He observed that the gap in knowledge goes beyond academic interest and that this is particularly concerning in a country seeking to build a competent workforce for emerging mineral projects. FMN’s sessions centre on five main topics; Malawi’s mineral potential, ongoing and upcoming mining projects, career guidance, daily uses of minerals and the dangers of illegal mining.

Banda said: “We emphasize on career paths that include mining engineering, geology, mineral processing and environmental management, with deliberate encouragement for girls to consider mining-related professions.”

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18/12/2025

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PORTLAND CEMENT LAUNCHES US$100-MILLION FACTORY IN BALAKAPortland Cement has launched a US$100-million cement factory in...
18/12/2025

PORTLAND CEMENT LAUNCHES US$100-MILLION FACTORY IN BALAKA

Portland Cement has launched a US$100-million cement factory in Balaka which is one of Malawi’s largest industrial projects consisting of a clinker plant with a production capacity of 2,000 metric tonnes per day resulting in cement output of 800,000 per year.

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Decentralisation Honourable Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, who officially commissioned the plant in Ng'onga, Balaka described the construction of such a huge factory as a milestone in Malawi’s industrialization drive which is crucial towards attaining Malawi 2063.

Mwanamvekha said: "Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards economic transformation and industrial expansion. This ceremony is not just the launch of a factory. It is a strong demonstration of Malawi's commitment to building a more resilient, more productive and more competitive economy.”

“It is a step towards achieving the bottom-up economic transformation agenda, a strategic plan to transform our economy through manufacturing by attracting investments which create more jobs and more importantly development of Ng'onga area. Our manufacturing sector, a key driver of economic growth, job creation and industrialisation, has faced challenges, but today we celebrate our collective triumph over them."

Mwanamveka said the commissioning of the factory reflects the strong partnership between government and the private sector explaining that the Malawi Government is championing investments that create jobs, strengthen the country’s industrial base, promote import substitution, and contribute to long-term macroeconomic stability.

“The Balaka Cement Factory represents all these elements and stands as a model of transformative industrial investment.” he said.

Portland Cement Malawi is a subsidiary of China’s Huaxin Building Materials Group. Mwanamveka said that the confidence shown by Huaxin Group in choosing Malawi for such a significant investment is a testament to the progress that Malawi is making in improving the investment climate, ensuring policy consistency, and opening doors for responsible foreign direct investment.

“We value the advanced technology, global expertise, and substantial capital investment brought into the country through this partnership,” he said.

Mwanamveka said with this factory, Malawi will stop reliance on imported clinker and cement, stabilize supply, and sustainably support infrastructure development, housing, and commercial construction which directly supports the aspirations of Malawi 2063, particularly the pillars of Industrialization, Urbanization, and Economic Competitiveness.

While touting the plant as having the capacity to export, he said Government will not allow the company to export if the local supplies are not adequate because it wants to promote health competition on the local market to ensure that prices of cement are not prohibitive.

Portland Cement Board Chairperson Symon Msefula said the investment will help in addressing cement shortages in the country in so doing stabilizing prices that are impacted by importation of cement. “The project reaffirms our long-term commitment in contributing to Malawi’s development,” he said.

By Patrick Lunda

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GLOBE REPORTS PROGRESS ON KANYIKA NIOBIUM PROJECTGlobe Metals and Mining, which is pursuing the Kanyika Niobium Project ...
18/12/2025

GLOBE REPORTS PROGRESS ON KANYIKA NIOBIUM PROJECT
Globe Metals and Mining, which is pursuing the Kanyika Niobium Project in Mzimba, says it has registered solid operational, regulatory, and financial progress, positioning the Company for the next phase of development of ­­­­the Project.

The Company says in its quarterly activities report for the quarter ended September 2025 that the period marked a significant advancement in de-risking and progressing the Kanyika Niobium Project, strengthening Globe’s capital base, regulatory position, and strategic importance in the global critical minerals supply chain.

Globe’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Charles Altshuler, commented: “During this quarter, we demonstrated continuous progress across Globe’s operational, regulatory, and funding fronts. The Mining Development Agreement (MDA) extension provides the certainty needed to complete key infrastructure and resettlement milestones, while the expansion of our mining licence underscores Kanyika’s increasing relevance in the global critical minerals landscape.”

“The successful completion of Tranche 1 and the loan conversions after the quarter have materially strengthened our balance sheet and demonstrated continued support from our strategic investors. We are now poised to enter the next development phase with a cleaner capital structure, a broader resource base, and stronger relationships with government, community, and funding partners.”

The recognition of niobium as a top-ten strategic mineral by U.S. Geological Survey, with an associated potential economic impact of US$10 billion under supply chain disruptions, highlights both the importance and the opportunity inherent in the Kanyika project. Globe remains committed to advancing the Project responsibly, efficiently, aligning closely with Malawi’s national development priorities.”

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EXPORT BAN DERAILS EXPLORATION PROJECTSMalawi Government’s ban on the export of raw minerals has negatively impacted exp...
17/12/2025

EXPORT BAN DERAILS EXPLORATION PROJECTS

Malawi Government’s ban on the export of raw minerals has negatively impacted exploration projects for various minerals with security agents detaining samples destined for high-tech research laboratories in foreign countries.

Players in the sector have, therefore, asked the Malawi Government to expedite drafting of terms of reference for the ban and sensitise the country’s security apparatus including the Immigration Department and Malawi Police Service to save exploration projects from collapsing as Malawi does not have internationally accredited laboratories to analyse mineral samples.

Local consulting firm H & B Consulting, which offers environmental and geological consulting services, says in a Press Statement that there is an urgent need for Government to address this practical challenge which is affecting students, researchers/scientists, and exploration companies and their agents.

Executive Managing Partner for the group states: “Malawi currently lacks internationally accredited mineral testing and analytical laboratories capable of producing globally recognized analytical results. Consequently, mineral samples, sometimes as little as 50 grams per sample, are sent to certified laboratories abroad for geochemical, petrographic, mineralogical, metallurgical, or environmental analyses. These samples have no commercial value and are strictly for scientific, academic, and exploration decision making purposes; besides Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) collecting royalty on the same.”

“Arguably, in the absence of clear operational guidelines, regulations and processes, these scientific sample movements have been interpreted as “exportation of raw minerals,” resulting in halted research activities, delays in scientific studies, and suspended exploration programs. These unintended consequences risk slowing the sector’s development and undermining the very goal of value addition, which requires accurate scientific data before minerals can be processed locally.”

“As provided for under Section 4 of the Executive Order, which mandates the Ministry responsible for Mining to develop regulations, guidelines, and procedures for implementation, We at H&B Consulting humbly urges the Ministry to urgently develop and gazette clear procedures, regulations, and processes that distinguish prohibited commercial exports from scientific and analytical sample movements. These guidelines will ensure that the Executive Order achieves its intended purpose without disrupting the research, exploration, and academic activities that ultimately support mineral beneficiation, investment readiness, and national economic growth.” #

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