Licensing
receive and process mineral tenement applications
Inspection
Mining safety and health inspection
Surveying and Auditing
carry out mine surveying and mineral auditing
General compliance monitoring
on issues like Commuinity Development Agreements, minerals exports
About us
The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (The Authority) is an independent regulatory authority for mining and mineral resources in Malawi established under Section 5 of the Mines and Minerals Act, (No. 25 of 2023).
Following the repeal of the Mines and Minerals Act of 2019 and the enactment of the Mines and Minerals Act 2023, the Authority regulates the mineral sector in the development and utilization of mineral resources in line with sustainable development principles and practices and for the benefit of Malawians by: regulating the mining sector, regulating the exportation of minerals; monitoring the activities of licensees to ensure compliance with the Act and the terms and conditions of their licenses
Vision
To be a steward of mineral resources for sustainable national prosperity
Mandate
To regulate and create an enabling environment for the development and effective utilization of mineral resources in Malawi
Core Values
Organization Overview
The Authority regulates the mineral sector in the development and utilization of mineral resources in line with sustainable development principles and practices for the benefit of Malawians by:
monitoring the activities of licensees while promoting and regulating local beneficiation
to ensure compliance with the Act and the terms and conditions of their licenses and downstream processing of minerals, including mineral value addition
promoting the harmonization of activities, plans, and policies
Concerned with sustainable development and utilization of mineral resources and ensuring their consistency with the overall national development policy
facilitating dispute resolution
facilitating dispute resolution or where necessary, resolving disputes, relating to the mining sector in consultation with relevant authorities; and performing any other functions as are necessary or incidental to the implementation of the Act
Malawi Mining Investment Forum
Malawi Mining Investment Forum is the inaugural international conference and expo event organized by the Malawi Government in partnership with the private sector and other stakeholders to promote Malawi’s mining (extractive) sector
The Government of Malawi aims to grow the mining sector to contribute at least 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a goal that will require robust legal, policy, and institutional frameworks; public-private partnerships in mineral exploration and mining; local beneficiation (processing and refining) or value addition; formalization of ASM to secure mineral wealth and revenue; and functional auxiliary sectors, mainly transportation, energy, and service sectors
Mineral processing In Malawi
Geological Survey Department is an institution within the ministry of mining that aims at conducting regional geological mapping and exploration of groundwater resources
Aim of Geological Survey Department is to acquire, monitor, update, archive and disseminate geoscientific information of Malawi in order to foster socio-economic development and contribute to poverty reduction through the utilisation and management of minerals and other geological resources
Services
The Authority regulates the mineral sector in the development and utilization of mineral resources in line with sustainable development principles and practices and for the benefit of Malawians
Licensing
receive and process mineral tenement applications
Mining Permits
issue, review, approve, withhold, suspend, and revoke, mining licences and permits
Surveying and Auditing
carry out mine surveying and mineral auditing
Technical advice and Guidance
in the administration of this act and matters pertaining to the mining industry
Revenue Collection
Collect any fees prescribed under this act
Geological Survey Research
determine Geological Survey Reserve Areas in consultation with the Ministry of Mining
Functions
Our Team
Meet the team of experts driving our successs
Samuel Sakhuta
Director General
Chimwemwe N Bandazi
Inspection and Enforcement Manager
Bright S Kazembe
Human Resource & Administration Manager
Call To Action
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Minerals found in Malawi
Samples exctracted in Malawi
Contact us
WORK HOURS
Mon. – Fri. 7:30AM – 16:30PM