June 2016
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
Unfilled coal mine scares Karonga community, Bishop Witmos, The Nation, 30 June 2016
Malawi represented on London Stock Exchange, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 30 June 2016
Mining taxes, treaties, Golden Matonga, The Nation, 26 June 2016
Karonga ex-miners to protest at South Africa Embassy office in Malawi, Alick Mhango, The Marvi Post, 24 June 2016
Ex-miners plan to ‘occupy’ South African embassy in Lilongwe over benefits, Tiwonge Kumwenda, Nyasa Times, 24 June 2016
MP Kamlepo wants Malawi Coal Mine deal renegotiated: Mchenga is not benefitting locals, Nyasa Times, 23 June 2016
MP wants Mchenga Coal Mine deal renegotiated, The Nation, 23 June 2016
Paladin Africa Sued for ‘Gross Damage’, Norbert Mzembe, Capital Radio, 22 June 2016
Geological Mapping Programme To Open Malawi’s Mining Sector To Investors, Malawi Voice, 21 June 2016
We will drag Paladin Africa and Eland Coal Company to Court for abuse of Malawi people & environment —CHRR, Alick Mhango, The Maravi Post,20 June 2016
CHRR Drags Paladin, Eland Coal Company to Court Over Rights Violation and Environment Issues, Tiwonge Kumwenda, Nyasa Times, 20 June 2016
14 reform bills ready, Suzgo Khunga, The Nation, 20 June 2016
Government faces mining lawsuit, James Chavula, The Nation, 19 June 2016
Ministry upbeat on mining success, Alick Ponje, The Daily Times, 17 June 2016
Foreigners smuggling gold stones—group, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 17 June 2016
Kayerekera mine security guards down tool over poor working condition, Tiwonge Kumwenda, Nyasa Times, 17 June 2016
Ex-miners to wait longer for their pay, Stevie Chauluka, The Daily Times, 16 June 2016
France gives €10.2m to boost mining sector, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 9 June 2016
Global metals prices hit exploration firms, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 9 June 2016
New VAT rules to boost investment, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 7 June 2016
Local experts trained on mining negotiating skills, James Chavula, The Nation, 3 June 2016
Mining industry needs time to flourish—Msaka, Stevie Chauluka, The Daily Times, 1 June 2016
International Media
Scottish MP’s back new UK-Malawi Tax Treaty, David Hope-Jones, The Scotsman, 29 June 2016
A brief overview of Mkango and the sector, LSE Share Talk, 29 June 2016
Mkango CEO says new data confirms Malawi as serious mining destination, Proactive Investors UK, 27 June 2016
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Wins Deal to Transport Malawi Fuel, Tanzania Daily News, 24 June 2016
African mining needs a vision, Yao Graham, The Africa Report, 23 June 2016
Mkango joins Malawi mapping project, Josh White, Digital Look, 22 June 2016
Mkango’s Aim listing a major milestone, says chief executive, Alistair Ford, Proactive Investors UK, 15 June 2016
SacOil granted 8 month licence extension for Malawi oil block, Oil Review Africa, 9 June 2016
SacOil extends licence for Block 1, Malawi, Stock Market Wire, 9 June 2016
Malawi establishes AMDC-supported task team on mining contract negotiations, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 9 June 2016
Communications workshop on the Africa Mining Vision in Malawi connects with media and civil society, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 3 June 2016
Malawian Media – Business and Economy
Budget and finance committee suggests solutions to economic woes, The Nation, 30 June 2016
World Bank revises growth down to 2.6%, Suzgo Khunga, The Nation, 30 June 2016
World Bank paints gloomy picture, Macdonald Thom, The Daily Times, 30 June 2016
World Bank, Malawi govt contradict on economic growth rate, Owen Khamula, Nyasa Times, 29 June 2016
Government says Malawi–China business forum successful, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 29 June 2016
No July 6 Celebrations, Ronald Mpaso, The Daily Times, 28 June 2016
Questions over growth estimate, William Kumwembe, The Daily Times, 28 June 2016
Govt to review Occupational Safety, Welfare law, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 28 June 2016
K1.1 trillion Malawi budget passing set for Thursday -Chaponda, Owen Khamula, Nyasa Times, 27 June 2016
VAT regressive tax—Gondwe, Rex Chikoko, The Nation, 27 June 2016
Moz conflict can affect Malawi economy, Frank Namangale, The Nation, 26 June 2016
‘UK leaving EU won’t hurt Malawi now’, Rebecca Chimjeka, The Nation, 25 June 2016
Malawi attracts K103bn FDI in 2015, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 25 June 2016
Budget and Finance Committee’s Take on 2016/2017 Budget (part 1), The Nation, 23 June 2016
Mutharika lures Chinese investors, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 22 June 2016
Parliament passes law to split Escom, Paida Kadzakumanja, The Nation, 22 June 2016
Mutharika woos Chinese investors to Malawi, Malawi News Agency, Nyasa Times, 21 June 2016
National Oil Company of Malawi says Mozambique attacks ‘wakeup call’, Grace Kapatuka, Nyasa Times, 21 June 2016
IMF extends Malawi loan program, adds $80 million for drought measures, Reuters, 20 June 2016
Malawi-China holds investment forum, 100 Chinese investors expected, Andrew Ndhlovu, Nyasa Times, 9 June 2016
Ecama, Mejn question 5.1% GDP growth forecast, Orama Chinamulungu, The Nation, 6 June 2016
Billions being lost in illicit deals—FIU, Ntchindi Meki, The Daily Times, 3 June 2016
Malawi has not moved in 5 years—Woeste, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 2 June 2016
Company Announcements
Mkango Resources, Mkango Announces That It Is Acquiring New High Resolution Airborne Geophysical Data Covering Its Licences In Malawi, 22 June 2016
Irving Resources, Irving Resources Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement and Appointment of a New Director, 16 June 2016
Mkango Resources, Mkango Resources Announces First Day Of Dealings On Aim And Completion Of £1 Million (C$1.8 Million) Placing, 15 June 2016
Mkango Resources, Mkango Resources Announces Share Consolidation In Connection With AIM Listing And £1 Million (C$1.8 Million) Placing, 13 June 2016
Irving Resources, Irving Resources Incorporates a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary in Japan, 2 June 2016
Jobs
HV Substation HSE Manager, 1 June 2016
Mining in Malawi Blog Posts
Malawi a serious mining destination, Mkango Resources CEO explains [Video], 30 June 2016
Technical File with Grain Malunga: Production Sharing Agreements – Mining & Trade Review (June 2016), 30 June 2016
CEPA spearheads oversight role of Malawi’s mining sector – Mining & Trade Review (June 2016), 28 June 2016
PWYP Press Release: Malawi’s Mining Fiscal Regime – Have We Been Consulted? (21 June 2016), 27 June 2016
Lafarge Cement Malawi transforms delivery service with major investment – Mining & Trade Review (June 2016), 25 June 2016
Malawi EITI Study recommends transparency in Nacala Railway concession proceeds – Mining & Trade Review (June 2016), 24 June 2016
Editorial: Malawi desperately needs new mines law – Mining & Trade Review (June 2016), 21 June 2016
World Bank financed Malawi Mining Governance and Growth Support Project, 20 June 2016
Malawi-focussed Mkango Resources starts trading on London Stock Exchange’s AIM, 16 June 2016
French-financed Geological Mapping and Minerals Assessment Project Launched in Malawi, 16 June 2016
Mining Fiscal Regime Bill to be Presented; Mining in Malawi’s State of the Nation Address and Budget Statement, 14 June 2016
Mist dogs Malawi’s Mines Bill – Mining & Trade Review (June 2016), 14 June 2016
Africa Mining Vision Communications Workshop Held in Lilongwe, Malawi, 10 June 2016
Link Roundup for Extractive Industries in Malawi: May 2016 9 June 2016
Event: Launch of the Malawi Geological Mapping and Mineral Assessment Project, Lilongwe (15 June 2016), 8 June 2016
Minister Msaka launches Malawi’s Mining Contract Negotiation Capacity Building Project, 2 June 2016
Reports and Publications
Norwegian Church Aid/Institute for Community Mobilisation & Empowerment, Report on Theatre for Development Exercise in Karonga (Eland Coal Mine), Phalombe (Mkango’s Songwe Rare Earths Project) and Ntcheu (Nyala’s Chimwadzulu Ruby Mine), 2016
World Bank, Malawi Economic Monitor, May 2016: Absorbing Shocks, Building Resilience, May 2016
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