July 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

Malawian companies advised to buy local coal, Archangel Nzangaya, Malawi24, 30 July 2016

‘Malawi giving away gemstones’, Joseph Mwale, The Nation, 29 July 2016

Government bemoans wasted years of gemstone mining, Mandy Pondani, The Daily Times, 29 July 2016

Malawi coal industry under threat, Joseph Mwale, The Nation, 29 July 2016

Survey finds mineral traces in Thambani, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 22 July 2016

Paladin Ltd seeks waiver on two EPLs, The Nation, 20 July 2016

Mweiti’s report queries Nyala Mines over records, Golden Matonga, The Nation, 17 July 2016

Gondwe backtracks on Mining VAT, Rex Chikoko, The Nation, 15 July 2016

Mining revenue down, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 14 July 2016

Mkango’s new listing lifts investment image, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 6 July 2016

CCJP challenges Malawi CSOs to embrace corporate social responsibility, Prince Henderson, Nyasa Times, 4 July 2016

International Media

Mkango secures exclusive option for HCl regeneration technology, Anine Kilian, Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly, 26 July 2016

Malawi may have to choose between peace or prosperity in lake dispute, Jackwell Feris, Business Day, 21 July 2016

Paladin hits cash-flow positive FY 2016 despite marred market, Henry Lazenby, Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly, 18 July 2016

How safe is your money in Paladin Energy Ltd?, Edward Vesely, The Motley Fool, 18 July 2016

Not so peaceful down by this lake – the Tanzania and Malawi lake dispute, Jackwell Feris, Lexology, 13 July 2016

How Corruption Continues To Deter Investment In Malawi, Adrian Kitimbo, AFK Insider, 12 July 2016

Malawian Media – Business and Economy

Malawi –China forum courts 11 investor, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 25 July 2016

Minister clarifies on Land Bills, Ephraim Nyondo, The Nation, 20 July 2016

Malawi among bottom 10 in ICT—Report, Grace Phiri, The Nation, 18 July 2016

Private sector upbeat on web-based trade portal, Orama Chinamulungu, The Nation, 15 July 2016

MCCCI holds first ever LL Trade Fair, Christopher Jimu, The Nation, 15 July 2016

Electricity generation down by 43 percent, William Kumwembe, The Daily Times, 11 July 2016

Trade portal to address import, export barriers, Caroline Kandiero, The Daily Times, 7 July 2016

Taking stock of second generation mgds, Callisto Chitsulo, The Nation, 7 July 2016

Mutharika preaches unity, hard work on Malawi 52nd Independence Day, Kodwani Magombo, Nyasa Times (from MANA), 6 July 2016

Nocma in K2.2bn rail siding project, to cut costs, Orama Chinamulungu, The Nation, 5 July 2016

MRA rates 2015/16 FY as challenging, William Kumwembe, 4 July 2016

Consortium to invest $4.2bn in power plant, The Nation, 4 July 2016

MPs pass K1.149 trillion budget, Sam Chunga, The Nation, 1 July 2016

Company Announcements 

Paladin Energy, Clarification Regarding Proposed Divestment of 24% of LHM, 29 July 2016

Sovereign Metals, June 2016 Quarterly Report, 28 July 2016

Mkango Resources, Mkango Secures Exclusive Option Over Hydrochloric Acid Regeneration Technology From Mcgill University, Canada, 26 July 2016

Paladin Energy, Strategic Process Achieves Agreements to Raise Over US$200M, 21 July 2016

Sovereign Metals, Commencement of Pre-Feasibility Study for the Duwi Project, 21 July 2016

Paladin Energy, Quarterly Activities Report for Period Ending 30 June 2016, 18 July 2016

Mkango Resources, Airborne Survey Confirms Significant Radiometric And Magnetic Anomalies In The Thambani Licence, 12 July 2016

Mkango Resources, Mkango Provides Corporate Update, 6 July 2016

Mining in Malawi Blog Posts

Editorial (Marcel Chimwala): Malawi needs to market its mineral resources – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 30 July 2016

Technical File (Grain Malunga): Malowa Limestone Group – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 29 July 2016

French expert calls for more gov’t investment in mining in Malawi – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 28 July 2016

Geological mapping to unveil Malawi’s mineral potential and exploration targets – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 27 July 2016

Sovereign Metals to fast track graphite project near Malawi’s capital city Lilongwe, 25 July 2016

Stakeholders hone skills on mine revenue monitoring in Malawi – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 22 July 2016

Eye on Malawi’s EITI: Anonymous Companies & Beneficial Owners – Why it matters for Malawi – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 21 July 2016

Shayona showcases cement brands at Malawi Geological Mapping launch – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 19 July 2016

Malawi kicks off Mineral Rights Management System and Online Portal with FlexiCadastre, 18 July 2016

Malawian CSOs and faith groups reflect on extractive industry advocacy impact – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 14 July 2016

Malawi-focussed exploration company Mkango Resources shares CSR highlights [Video], 13 July 2016

Lake Malawi oil drilling: firm opts for onshore studies – Mining & Trade Review (July 2016), 12 July 2016

Event: First Meeting of the Chamber of Mines and Energy Malawi, 20 July 2016, Lilongwe, 11 July 2016

Debate on Oil and Gas Exploration in Malawi’s Lake and Land [Audio], 5 July 2016

Link Roundup for Extractive Industries in Malawi: June 2016, 1 July 2016

Reports and New Sites

A Stitch in Time: Preventive Diplomacy and the Lake Malawi Dispute, Aditi Lalbahadur, South African Institute for International Affairs, June 2016

Malawi Investment and Trade Centre, Trade Information Portal