Welcome to 2024 Malawi Mining Investment Forum!
Join us at the Bingu International Conference Centre from April 23rd to 24th for a dynamic event driving forward Malawi's mining sector. With His Excellency Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of Malawi, as Guest of Honour, the forum offers strategic discussions, investment opportunities, networking, and technology showcases. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of mining in Malawi. Register now!
Join Us on April 23-24
This year's theme:
“Transforming the Nation through Sustainable Mineral Extraction”
“Transforming the Nation through Sustainable Mineral Extraction”
Focus Areas
1. Institutional Strengthening
Institutional Strengthening:
- Highlight the significance of legal and policy reforms in creating a conducive environment for investment.
- Discuss specific revisions to the Mines and Minerals Act and their impact on the sector.
- Emphasize the importance of establishing regulatory bodies like the Mining Regulatory Authority for effective oversight.
2. Investing in Growth
Institutional Strengthening:
- Provide insights into the current investment landscape in Malawi's mining sector.
- Highlight opportunities for private and public sector collaboration, particularly through PPPs.
- Discuss strategies for mitigating investment risks and ensuring a favorable return on investment.
- Showcase successful investment case studies and their impact on job creation and economic growth.
4. Harnessing Local Knowledge and Skills
Harnessing Local Knowledge and Skills:
- Discuss the current skill gaps in the mining sector and strategies for capacity building and skills transfer.
- Highlight initiatives aimed at promoting STEM education and vocational training in mining-related fields.
- Discuss the importance of retaining local talent and expertise to drive long-term sustainable development.
- Discuss and showcase the application of the latest digital technologies and innovation in the mining sector
3. Unlocking Trade
Unlocking Trade:
- Explore the potential of Malawi's mining sector to drive exports and boost foreign exchange earnings.
- Discuss trade partnerships and agreements that facilitate the export of minerals to international markets.
- Highlight the role of the mining sector in supporting local industries and value addition.
- Showcase opportunities for international investors to participate in Malawi's mining value chain.
5. A Sustainable and Inclusive Sector
A Sustainable and Inclusive Sector:
- Highlight Malawi's commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
- Discuss best practices for responsible mining practices, including environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation efforts.
- Address social issues such as gender equality, indigenous rights, and community engagement in decision-making processes.
- Showcase initiatives promoting local content development and inclusive supply chains within the mining sector.
- Showcase successful examples of formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining and its contribution to local economies.
- Discuss mainstreaming of women and youth participation in the mining sector and fostering gender equality.
MEET THE MINISTER OF MINING
Monica Chang'anamuno is the Minister of Mining and Member of Parliament for Malawi's Lilongwe North Constituency. She formerly served as Deputy Minister of Education, from February 2022 to January 2023. Before being appointed to the cabinet by His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, she held several parliamentary positions, including Chairperson of the Women Caucus, Member of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Member of the International Affairs Committee, Member of the Budget Committee, Vice Chair for Social Welfare, Vice Chair for Local Authorities Committee, and Member of the Agriculture Committee.
Before entering politics, Monica worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at African Bible College and DMI University. She has also worked for various international and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including Habitat for Humanity Malawi, Pact Malawi, the Network of Organisations for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (NOVOC), the Korean Church Mission, and the Ministry of Hope. In addition, she is a national trainer in psychosocial support and other techniques. She helped develop many guides used by Malawi's Ministry of Gender.
Monica received her initial degree from African Bible College in 1997, followed by her Master of Arts in Organisational Leadership from Africa International University in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya in 2014. She finished primary education in the village and secondary school at Lilongwe Girls Secondary.
Chang'anamuno was born in 1973 into a family of ten children and reared by a single mother in Mdzibwa, also known as Kabudula, in Lilongwe Rural West. She is a Presbyterian married to McAlly Chang'anamuno, and they have two daughters, Takondwa and Tayamika.She desires to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged individuals so that they can reach their full potential.
ABOUT MMIF
In a groundbreaking move, the Malawi Government, in concert with private sector partners and other stakeholders, is organizing the country’s inaugural 2024 Malawi Mining Investment Forum. This two-day international conference and expo, taking place from April 23-24 in the capital Lilongwe, aims to propel Malawi’s extractive industry into the global spotlight.
The resource-rich southern African nation boasts a diverse array of minerals, including coveted rare earth elements, graphite, uranium, gold, and gemstones. These resources are poised to play a pivotal role in driving industrialization, a key pillar of the Malawi 2063 Vision.
Moreover, the mining sector represents a significant source of government revenue through taxes, royalties, and fees – funds essential for catalyzing development across various sectors.
Moreover, the mining sector represents a significant source of government revenue through taxes, royalties, and fees – funds essential for catalyzing development across various sectors.
Beyond economic benefits, Malawi’s mining industry has the potential to generate employment opportunities, nurture skills development, and bolster livelihoods through artisanal and small-scale mining operations. Recognizing this potential, the government has set an ambitious target for the mining sector to contribute at least 20% to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Achieving this goal will necessitate robust legal, policy, and institutional frameworks, fostering public-private partnerships in mineral exploration and extraction, promoting local beneficiation and value addition, formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining, and fortifying auxiliary sectors such as transportation and energy.
The 2024 Malawi Mining Investment Forum will serve as a collaborative platform, convening government representatives, development partners, mining companies, artisanal and small-scale mining operators, financial institutions, civil society organizations, academia, and service providers.
Through constructive dialogue, informative showcases, and networking opportunities, participants will explore strategies and solutions under the unifying theme of “Transforming the Nation through Mineral Extraction.”
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to unlock the full potential of Malawi’s mining sector and contribute to the nation and the continent’s sustainable development and economic growth.
