Mining
Key service providers to Malawi’s Mineral Sector in 2024
January 30, 2024 / Marcel Chimwala
Ministry of Mining
The Ministry is responsible for the overall administration of the mining sector in Malawi. It has two departments; the Department of Mines and Geological Survey. The Department of Mines’ duties include issuance of licenses, inspection of mining activities to ensure that they are being carried out in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and sensitisation of the general public on mining issues.
The duties of the Geological Survey Department include grass-root exploration and provision of exploration data to interested mining investors. Malawi has carried out a number of surveys over the past years to obtain data that investors can use to follow up on mineral occurrences and the latest surveys include the Geophysical Survey dubbed Kauniuni, which was conducted under the auspices of Mining Governance and Growth Support Project and its follow up the Geological Mapping and Mineral Assessment Project (GEMMAP). The data that can be accessed at the Geological Survey Department head office in Zomba include geological, mineral occurrence, mineral potential and geohazard maps
Contact address:
Private Bag 350
Lilongwe 3
Tel: +265(0) 789492
Mining Review Publications
Based in Prepa Complex in Biwi Triangle Industrial Area in Lilongwe, Mining Review Publications is specialised in providing Media and Public Relations Consulting Services to the mining industry in Malawi. It publishes a monthly newspaper called Mining & Trade Review in print, which has been circulating on the Malawi market since 2009. The publication also appears online on www.miningtradenews.net and social media platforms.
Contact address:
P.O. Box 206,
Lilongwe
Tell: +265 (0) 888 356 536/993 252 656
Export Development Fund
Export Development Fund (EDF) is a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Malawi. In the minerals sector, EDF buys gold and valuable gemstones from Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASMS). EDF’s head office is in City Centre, Lilongwe.
Contact Address;
P.O. Box 30063
Capital City
Lilongwe 3
Malawi
Tel: +265 (0) 1 772 720
Fax: +265 (0) 1 772 219
Essential Tours & Travel
Essential Tours and Travel Bureau are experts in domestic and international air ticket bookings, travel consultancy and visa processing support.
They are located at Golden Peacock Shopping Centre in City Centre, Lilongwe in ground floor room B2.
Contact address:
P.O Box 206
Lilongwe, Malawi
Tel: +265 1 770 709/659/694
Mobile: +265 999 308 436/888 300 133/995 645 749
Email: info@essentialtravelmw.com
MINERAL SECTOR CONSULTANTS
Chiwandama Geo-Consultants
Headed by veteran geologist John Nkhoma, who has experience working in government and private mining companies, Chiwandama is a top consulting firm in Malawi’s mining sector. The consulting firm is specialised in geological mapping, mineral exploration and evaluation, geotechnical assessments, mine design and environmental and social impact assessments for mining and quarrying projects. The Company’s headquarters is in Lilongwe.
Contact address:
Cell; 08888825277/0999288441
Email; johnnkhoma@yahoo.com
Akatswiri Mineral Resources
Akatswiri is a key player in Malawi’s minerals sector offering Geology, Geotechnical, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Mining and Construction services. The company which is managed by seasoned geologists Hilton and Josephine Banda has its headquarters in Pijo House, Zomba City.
Contact address;
Beyond Consulting
Beyond Consulting are experts in strategy development, team building facilitation, organisation development, motivational speeches, conference/workshop facilitation and customer care services.
Contact address:
Eng. C.K Zulu
P.O Box 1620
Lilongwe, Malawi
Tel: +265 992 855 737
GEOCONSULT LIMITED
GEOCONSULT provides geotechnical services to the minerals sector in Malawi. They are specialists in a number of disciplines including; Geotechnical design which includes foundation design, work on soil and rock strength characteristics, borehole investigations, and technical work on slope stability.
They are also experts in material testing including triaxial testing used in excavations, shallow foundations, piles and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, diaphragm walls, anchors, slope stability, ground improvement, and design of embankments and earth dams.
GEOCONSULT also conducts one-dimensional consolidation of soil samples to enable engineers to ascertain the settlement characteristic of the soil over a given period.
Contact address:
Michael Sabelli-MSc
Managing Director
sabelli@geoconsult.cc
Conquest Geo-consulting
Conquest Geo-consulting are consulting geoscientists with experience in mineral exploration, mining, geology, environmental and social impact assessment, ground water resources, and occupational safety, health and environment.
Contact address:
Tel: +265 999 216 869
Email: igkamz@yahoo.com
Geomine Services
Geomine Services is specialised in minerals, geology, environment and corporate affairs consultancy.
Contact address;
Cell: +265 991019196
Email: geomineservices15@gmail.com
Marcs Media
Marcs Media is the leading media consulting firm serving Malawi’s mineral sector. They are experts in public relations, event organisation, marketing services, production of advertorials, editing, graphic design, social media promotion and printing services.
Cell: + 265 888 356536/993252656
Email: marcsmediamw@gmail.com
Equipment Suppliers
Farming & Engineering Services
Farming & Engineering Services (FES) are suppliers of heavy earth moving equipment used across various sectors including mining, agriculture, and construction.
Contact Address:
Kaohsiung Road,
Mandala,
Blantyre
Tel: +265 1 812 070/061
Equipment & Parts Suppliers
Equipment & Parts Suppliers (EPS) is the distributor of industrial mining, construction equipment and spare parts. The Company located in Area 4, Lilongwe is also specialised in irrigation and industrial diesel engines.
Contact address:
P.O Box 553
Lilongwe
Tel: +265 1 753 806/1 753 867
BrightMarg Engineering (PTY) Limited (BME)
BME are suppliers of industrial spares and equipment including butterfly valves, knife gate valves, slurry and multistage pumps, pressure gauges and transmitters, bearings and pillow blocks, electrical equipment, conveyor belts and rollers, HDPE and industrial rubber hoses, vilton and natural rubber sheets, hydraulic hoses, valves and pumps, stabiliser split sets, and resin anchored roof belts.
Contact address:
Ibrahim Pandor
Country Sales Representative – Malawi
Tel: +265 (0) 999 81 3724
Whatsapp: +265 (0) 88 385 6685
Email: sales@brightmarg.co.za
CAMCO Equipment Limited
CAMCO is a supplier of various equipment including generators, block making machines, concrete mixers, wheel front loaders, vibratory roadrollers and tippers. The Company’s headquarters and main shop is in Area 17 in Lilongwe and its Blantyre Branch is in Mkulumdzi House in Limbe Blantyre.
Contact address:
Lilongwe Head Office
Plot No. 338, along M1 Road, Area 47, P.0. Box 2646, Cell: 09999888678 0999737783
Blantyre Branch: L/C 13 Mkulumadzi House, Churchill Road, Limbe. Cell: 0996913737 or 0882160513
Atlas Copco
With its headquarters in Ginnery Corner, Blantyre, Atlas Copco offers complete compressed air system solutions. The Company also offers mining and rock drilling equipment at ex-factory prices.
Contact address:
Atlas Compressors and Tools Limited
P.O. Box 578
Blantyre, Malawi
Cell; +2659999 96 39 44
Select Agrispare Company
Based in Lilongwe, Select Agrispare Company supplies assorted equipment used in construction and agricultural processing.
Contact Address:
P.O Box 654,
Lilongwe
Email: bhavin84@gmail.com
Cell: +265 888033333/988033333
Tata Zambia Limited – Malawi Branch
Tata is a major supplier of tippers to Malawi’s minerals sector. They also supply a range of vehicles and offer back up support.
Contact:
Paul Kagame Road, Plot number 4/407, Bwaila, Lilongwe
Tel; +265 1 750 646
TK Motors
TK Motors are dealers in earth moving equipment parts and components.
Contact Address:
Off Malangalanga Road
Opposite Crown Lodge
P.O Box 1123
Lilongwe
Cell: +265 999912413
Email: kagwahelton@gmail.com
Thames Commercials
Thames Commercials are specialists in all drilling services with various sized holes ranging from small to large sizes up to 100mm, and blasting services. They also deal in jackhammer hiring, borehole drilling and flushing, concrete demolition services, and all other demolition and mining services.
Contact address:
Gibson M. Makutu (Managing Director)
Cell: +265993911570/+265888121519
Bearing Centre
With shops in both Blantyre and Lilongwe, Bearing Centre are suppliers of a large range of products used in the mining industry in Malawi.
Contact:
Blantyre: +265983705154
Lilongwe: +265983705153
Email: sales@bearingcentre.net
CEMENT SUPPLIERS
Shayona Cement Corporation
Shayona is a giant cement manufacturer whose brands include Akshar (32.5N), Thanthwe (42.5R) and Buildplast (MC 22.5x). These are specialty brands for different construction projects. The company also manufactures concrete blocks. Its headquarters is in Lilongwe and its state of the art cement manufacturing plant is in Kasungu.
Contact address:
P.O. Box 679
Lilongwe
Malawi
Tel: +265 1 752 791/752792
Email: sm@shayonacement.com
Cement Products Limited
Cement Products produces a range of popular cement brands including Tarzan – 42.5 MPA, Njati – 32.5 MPA and NKope – 24 MPA. These are speciality brands for different construction projects. The company has a modern cement plant at Njereza in Mangochi while its headquarters in in Chirimba, Blantyre.
Contact address:
Tel: Blantyre +265 999260
Mangochi/Monkey Bay +265994535133
Lilongwe/Mzuzu +265991024383
Coal Suppliers
Rukuru Mining Limited
Rukuru Mining Limited which owns Chombe Coal Mine in Chiweta in Eastern Rumphi is the largest producer and supplier of coal in Malawi.
The miner supplies coal in form of nuts (20-45mm), which is ideal for manually fed boilers; peas (6-25mm) which is predominantly used in chain-fed boilers for steam production to power industrial processes; and grain/duff mix (0-6mm), which is used in pulverized coal fired boilers.
Production at Chombe Mine stands at an average of 15 thousand tonnes per year with the mine life pegged at over 25 years.
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The establishment of a stable and self-sustaining ecosystem, but not necessarily the one that existed before mining began. In many cases, complete restoration may be impossible, but successful remediation, reclamation, and rehabilitation can result in the timely establishment of a functional ecosystem.
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