Iran agrees to back Malawi 
geological remapping exercise

Iran has agreed to provide technical support for geological remapping of Malawi.

Malawi mulling study into suitability of the country’s coal for power generation

The Malawi government is preparing to engage a consultancy to study how the Southern African country can maximise the use of thermal coal for electricity generation.

SA's mining industry can be placed on new path to attract investment – Leon

This is a critical time for South Africa’s mining industry. The Kumba and Lonmin sagas have caused considerable collateral damage to South Africa’s reputation as a safe investment destination. But, at the same time, Mineral Resources Minister...

South Africa’s mining industry can be placed on new path to attract investment – Peter Leon

This is a critical time for South Africa’s mining industry. The Kumba and Lonmin sagas have caused considerable collateral damage to South Africa’s reputation as a safe investment destination.

Malawi open for mining investments – Minister

The government of Malawi was looking to reposition the country from an agricultural hub to an emerging mining economy, Natural Resources Minister Grain Malunga said on Thursday. Speaking at the second day of Paydirt’s Africa Downunder...

Malawi government receives first tax, 
royalty payments from Kayelekera mine

Australian resources group Paladin says it has earned $33-million to date from uranium exports from its Kayelekera mine, in northern Malawi.

SA company ready to launch Malawi bauxite project feasibility study

South African company Gondo Resources says it plans to launch a feasibility study into the Mulanje bauxite project, in southern Malawi, early this year.

Coal-miner to begin Malawi exploration

Malawi - Malawian coal-mining firm Mchenga Coal Mines is preparing to carry out a core drilling programme as part of its exploration initiative for additional coal reserves in its northern Livingstonia coalfields.

Exploration advancing in Malawi

Malawi - Private companies involved in exploration for gold, platinum-group minerals (PGMs) and nickel-copper mineralisation in different parts of Malawi have reported substantial progress in their work.

Malawi heavy-minerals mining to start this year

Malawi - A joint venture (JV) between a South African company Mineral Sands and a Malawian company Allied Procurement Agency (APA) is preparing to open the first heavy-mineral-sands mine in Malawi before year-end.

Malawian mineral-sands projects make progress

Malawi – The Malawian government says four exploration projects for heavy mineral sands in the country have reached advanced phases that include bankable feasibility studies and pilot mining.

Juniors seek partners for Malawi projects

Malawi – Several junior mining companies involved in mineral exploration ventures in Malawi have reached a stage in which they need to partner with big companies to benefit from their technical and financial capacity and continue with the...