August
Each month, Mining in Malawi produces a list of links to online articles, blog posts, publications and announcements that touch on the extractive industries and business environment in Malawi. If we have missed anything, please let us know. If the article is no longer available online we can send you a PDF version.
Malawian Media - Extractive Industries
‘Mineral samples can’t be sold’, MANA in The Daily Times, 31 August 2015
Mutharika admits Malawi has not benefitted from minerals, reviewing oil licences, Nyasa Times, 31 August 2015
APM speaks on oil licences, Johnny Kasalika, The Nation, 31 August 2015
Kanyika residents to sue government, miner, Martha Chirambo, The Nation, 31 August 2015
Minister should give more information on mineral composition, Lowani Mtonga, The Nation, 30 August 2015
Mfiti appointed in Africa Great Lakes Conservation Network: Malawi environmental activist, Owen Nyaka, Nyasa Times, 28 August 2015
High prospects from visiting UK investors, Dumbani Mzale, The Nation, 27 August 2015
Imported coal threatens local mines’ future, James Chavula, The Nation, 27 August 2015
World bank cautions on mineral deposits, Dumbani Mzale, The Nation, 26 August 2015
Undule: Our God given natural resources – who benefits?, Undule Mwakasungula, Nyasa Times, 23 August 2015
Artisanal miners claim abuse, Golden Matonga, The Nation, 23 August 2015
Feasibility study uncovers 81 geothermal sites, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 22 August 2015
Malawi discovers new mineral deposits: Minister anticipates booming mining sector, Nyasa Times, 21 August 2015
Malawian ex-miners to be compensated, Martha Chikoti, Malawi24, 21 August 2015
Malawi government unveils new minerals data, Kingsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 21 August 2015
Individuals, Companies Challenged to Explore Minerals in Malawi, Edwin Mauluka, Malawi Voice, 21 August 2015
Malawi extremely resource rich—survey, Dumbani Mzale, The Nation, 21 August 2015
EU calls for Transparency and accountability from Malawi‘s Mining Sector to obtain EITI membership, Lloyd M’bwana, The Maravi Post, 20 August 2015
SADC forms new Tribunal, Lake Malawi border row quashed, Collins Mtika, Nyasa Times, 20 August 2015
Lake Malawi: A fish for the ‘master’, pain for the people, M’theto Lungu, Nyasa Times, 19 August 2015
Paladin rubbishes communities on CSR, The Daily Times, 18 August 2015
Msaka angers KA citizens, James Chavula, The Nation, 18 August 2015
Ministry says artisanal, small-scale mining in cities illegal, Martha Chirambo, The Nation, 18 August 2015
Mining, energy top investment pledges, Kinsely Jassi, The Daily Times, 18 August 2015
Malawi to launch high resolution airborne geophysical survey results, Jeromy Kadewere, Nyasa Times, 15 August 2015
Paladin boss steps down, Nyasa Times, 11 August 2015
Geophysical survey discovers minerals, Kingsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 4 August 2015
Mining sector tax burden to investors—Report, Dumbani Mzale, The Nation, 4 August 2015
Malawi to learn from Zambia in negotiating mining deals – Mutharika, Nyasa Times, 1 August 2015
Malawian Media - Business Environment
Kwacha continues to slide, hits K595 to dollar, Kinsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 31 August 2015
Japan to fund Tedzani Power Station expansion, Kinsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 31 August 2015
Escom wants industries to manufacture at night, Taonga Sabola, The Daily Times, 27 August 2015
Mozambique connector study awaits World Bank, William Kumwembe, The Daily Times, 27 August 2015
Malawi ranks lowest on financial inclusion, Taonga Sabola, The Daily Times, 27 August 2015
Escom to add 34MW to power grid by 2017, Kondwani Kamiyala, The Nation, 26 August 2015
15 UK investors coming to Malawi, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 21 August 2015
Peter Mutharika, Chinese minister to hold talks, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 21 August 2015
Cost of living goes up 2.7%, Grace Thipa, The Daily Times, 20 August 2015
Sadc approves three Malawi projects, Yvonnie Sundu, The Nation, 20 August 2015
Standard Bank trade finance at US$500m, Kingsley Jassi, The Daily Times, 18 August 2015
Escom warns of more power outages in Malawi for next four months, Nyasa Times, 11 August 2015
Bank forecasts tough times for the economy, Taonga Sabola, The Daily Times, 4 August 2015
Corruption worsens—-survey, Frank Namangale, The Nation, 2 August 2015
International Media
Malawi reviews mining exploration licenses - official, APA, 31 August 2015
Paladin bides time as uranium market turnaround gets under way, Herny Lazenby, Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly, 29 August 2015
Paladin narrows its loss, continues to cut costs, World Nuclear News, 28 August 2015
Malawi discovers new mineral deposits, AFP, 22 August 2015
Zambia, Malawi sign 330KV power pact, Kelvin Chongo, Zambia Daily Mail, 13 August 2015
Mkango Resources in the black after revaluing outstanding warrants, John Harrington, Proactive Investors UK, 11 August 2015
Sovereign Metals granted ASX trading halt, Proactive Investors Australia, 11 August 2015
Aussie miners named and shamed for practices in Africa, Willow Aliento, The Fifth Estate, 4 August 2015
Mkango Resources raised C$750000 in first tranche of placing, Giles Gwinnett, Proactive Investors UK, 3 August 2015
Jobs and Consultancy
Oxfam Malawi, Extractive Industries Coordinator
Company Announcements
Paladin Energy, Corporate Governance Statement, 28 August 2015
Paladin Energy, June 2015 Full Year Conference Call Presentation, 28 August 2015
Paladin Energy, 2015 Annual Report, 27 August 2015
Globe Metals & Mining, Quarterly Activities Report, 27 August 2015
Globe Metals & Mining, Quarterly Cashflow Report, 27 August 2015
Paladin Energy, Change of Chief Executive Officer, 10 August 2015
Mining in Malawi Blog Posts
Paladin suspends uranium exploration work in Malawi – Mining Review (August 2015), 31 August 2015
Strategic Minerals for a Developing Economy – Mining Review (August 2015), 30 August 2015
Mining investors ask for incentives – Mining Review (August 2015), 27 August 2015
Standard Bank dangles financing solutions for mining sector – Mining Review (August 2015), 25 August 2015
Editorial: Malawi must protect its local industry – Mining Review (August 2015), 20 August 2015
Market hiccups choke Eland Coal operations – Mining Review (August 2015), 19 August 2015
Globe Metals to develop modern town at Kanyika – Mining Review (August 2015), 18 August 2015
Eye on Malawi’s EITI: Malawi and Zambia meet on EITI – Mining Review (August 2015), 18 August 2015
Malawi applies for EITI ‘Candidature’ – Mining Review (August 2015), 17 August 2015
Malawi tables mining prospects to investors – Mining Review (August 2015), 14 August 2015
Event: Much-awaited results from Malawi’s Airborne Geophysical Survey to be launched (20 August 2015, Lilongwe), 14 August 2015
Event: CEPA to launch report on review of Malawi’s implementation of mining policy (11 August, Lilongwe), 10 August 2015
Government Statements
New Cabinet Announced - Full List, 17 August 2015
Publications
Human Rights and Business Country Guide Malawi, Danish Institute for Human Rights/Citizens for Justice, August 2015
Assessment of Mining Policy Implementation in Malawi Sutdy Report, Grain Malunga and Welton Phalira, Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy, July 2015 (launched August 2015)
