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Malawi – A Partner in Responsible Resource Development

Malawi’s reputation as the “Warm Heart of Africa” is matched by its strength as a transparent and stable mining destination. This peaceful, democratically-governed nation provides the rules-based environment that transforms mineral potential into bankable, long-term projects.

The country of more than 20 million people sits strategically in southeastern Africa, bordered by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. Its capital, Lilongwe, is a growing government and business hub, while Blantyre is the country’s traditional economic centre. Malawi benefits from established road and trade corridors linking into regional rail and port networks in Mozambique and Tanzania. These routes reduce execution risk for major projects and provide a cost-effective gateway to global export markets.


Malawi also has a young and increasingly educated population, supported by vocational training programs. This translates to a skilled and trainable workforce for mining and industrial development. Combined with stable governance, growing infrastructure, and an investor-friendly policy framework, this positions Malawi as an attractive, reliable partner for critical mineral development.

Governance and Mining Reform

Over the past decade, Malawi has taken decisive steps to modernise and professionalise its mining sector. The establishment of the Malawi Mineral Resources Authority (MMRA) has strengthened regulatory oversight, making licensing, permitting, and compliance more transparent and predictable. For investors, this provides clear timelines, reliable processes, and reduced discretionary risk.

To further improve stability and alignment, the government has introduced a new generation of agreements:

  • Mining Development Agreements (MDAs), which establish clear fiscal, legal, and operational terms for large-scale mining projects.
  • Community Development Agreements (CDAs), which guarantee that communities closest to projects share directly in the benefits through investment in education, health, infrastructure, and enterprise development.

Together, these frameworks ensure mining projects operate in a well-defined, rules-based environment, balancing investor confidence with national and community benefit.

Malawi Vision 2063 – Mining as a National Priority

Malawi’s long-term development blueprint, Vision 2063, sets out a bold ambition for the nation to become an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant country. Three pillars underpin this vision:

  • Agricultural Productivity and Commercialisation – strengthening and modernising Malawi’s traditional economic base.
  • Industrialisation – building value-adding industries that create jobs, diversify exports, and attract investment.
  • Urbanisation and Infrastructure Development – establishing the physical and institutional foundations for sustained growth.

Mining is recognised in Vision 2063 as a driver of diversification and industrialisation, second only to agriculture. By unlocking strategic minerals such as niobium and tantalum, Malawi can:

  • Generate foreign exchange and strengthen its balance of payments.
  • Provide raw materials for downstream and regional industries.
  • Attract international investment, technology transfer, and partnerships.
  • Deliver royalties, taxes, and local employment to fuel community and national development.

The Kanyika Niobium Project, directly aligned with Vision 2063, is a strategic development asset that supports Malawi’s transition towards a more diversified, industrialised economy.

The Location of the Kanyika Project

Globe’s Kanyika Niobium Project is located in central Malawi, near established towns and road networks, giving it access to skilled labour, community infrastructure, and logistical routes. The project benefits from:

  • Road Access – direct highway connections to Lilongwe and export corridors through Mozambique.
  • Grid Power – transmission lines in proximity, lowering reliance on independent supply.
  • Water Security – confirmed long-term availability through surface and groundwater studies.
  • Community Integration – strong relationships built through the CDA, ensuring tangible benefits in education, healthcare, and local enterprise.

With permitting complete, environmental and social baselines established, and an MDA in place, Kanyika is positioned as one of Africa’s most advanced critical mineral projects, ready for Final Investment Decision and development.

Why Malawi Matters

Malawi’s investment appeal is grounded on its promising geology and its transparent governance. Here, clear rules and binding contracts provide the security that long-term projects require. The Kanyika Niobium Project is designed to be a cornerstone of this progress. As Africa’s first high-purity niobium and tantalum producer, Kanyika will generate value for shareholders while directly supporting the goals of Malawi Vision 2063. We are committed to ensuring this partnership fosters inclusive growth, builds local skills and infrastructure, and provides global markets with a new, traceable, and ESG-compliant source of critical minerals