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Malawi attends 2026 Mining Indaba
February 18, 2026 / Admin
The Hon Minister at the ministerial symposium
Minister of Energy and Mining Honourable Dr. Jean Mathanga, MP attended the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. She led Malawi’s delegation at the Indaba which took place from February 9-12 2026.
The African Mining Indaba is one of Africa’s leading platforms for mining investment dialogue, bringing together governments, investors, financiers and mining companies from across the continent and beyond.
Malawi’s participation provided a strategic opportunity to position the country as an emerging destination for responsible and sustainable mining investment.
During the Indaba, the Minister engaged with potential investors, mining companies and development partners to showcase Malawi’s mineral potential, ongoing sector reforms and available investment opportunities across the mining value chain, including exploration, project development, financing and value addition.
The Honourable Minister participated in the Ministerial Symposium which brought together African Ministers, global investors and industry leaders to deliberate on key issues shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, including critical minerals, investment promotion, sustainable mining practices and policy reforms.
Honourable Mathanga highlighted Malawi’s growing role in the global critical minerals supply chain during a high-level investment panel discussion hosted by the United States Embassy at the Indaba.
She noted that Malawi’s deposits of graphite, rare earth elements, rutile and uranium position the country to support the global energy transition and diversified supply chains.
The Minister cited major projects including Kasiya, Kangankunde, Songwe Hill, Kanyika and the reopening of Kayelekera Uranium Mine as key investment opportunities expected to boost jobs, exports and industrial growth.
She further highlighted reforms under the 2023 Mines and Minerals Act, including the establishment of an independent regulator, promotion of value addition, transparency and community participation.
Dr. Mathanga also pointed to Government investments in energy and transport infrastructure, with the Nacala Development Corridor serving as a key export route.
She added that support from international partners, including development finance institutions and the United States Government, is helping de-risk mining investments through technical assistance, infrastructure development and strong Envionmental and Scial Governance (ESG) standards, positioning Malawi as an emerging hub for critical minerals.
The Ministry views the Indaba as a key platform to strengthen Malawi’s visibility on the continental and global mining investment stage, while advancing Government’s agenda of attracting responsible investment to drive economic growth and economic diversification.
Malawi’s participation at the African Mining Indaba 2026 underscores Government’s commitment to promoting sustainable development, strengthening partnerships and unlocking long term investment in the mining sector. -Ministry of Energy and Mining
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