Paladin Energy outlines new Langer Heinrich and Kayelekera uranium mining expansion

Paladin Energy Ltd has announced its ambitious uranium production expansion plans for both its Langer Heinrich and Kayelekera Mines  beyond the current annual production target of 8.5Mlb U3O8 by mid 2012 READ MORE

Government stops issuance of two mobile licences

The Malawi government has suspended the decision by the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA), which awarded two licences to two companies when it had only advertised for one.READ MORE

Kayelekera produces its first production of 89,672lb for the quarter

Kayelekera production of 89,672lb for the quarter was hampered by a slower than expected ramp-up in July and August, however September results were improved and this upward trend should continue towards the anticipated nameplate production rates in the March 2010 quarter. Most significantly, the entire Resin-In-Pulp (RIP) circuit has now proven to be effective and with a number of mechanical availability issues rectified, the ramp-up should continue on-track.




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Malawi and AfDB Sign US$ 60 Million Road Project Loan and Grant Agreements

LILONGWE, Malawi, October 23, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Malawi Government signed a US$ 60 million (UA 38.42 million) loan and grant agreements on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 in Tunis, to enable the country improve its road network READ MORE

Air Malawi's survival dependant on public

Air Malawi CEO Wisdom Mchungula has confessed that the debt-riddled airliner is surviving by the mercy of Malawian public. The CEO made these confessions in the presence of the Malawi parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance in Lilongwe last week. READ MORE

Uranium exploration in Machinga

The Australian compny Resource Star has announced it final resulys on it most recent work at Machina READ MORE

Globe Metals & Mining prepares samples for potential ferro-niobium buyers

Globe Metals & Mining (ASX: GBE) has reported encouraging initial metallurgical progress as part of the pre-feasibility study into its flagship Kanyika niobium project in central Malawi
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Malawi’s Tea Production Doubled in September on Good Rainfall

Tea production in Malawi, Africa’s second-biggest grower of the crop, soared 96 percent in September compared with a year earlier on good rainfall, the Tea Association of Malawi said. READ MORE

Mozambique may ship coal through Malawi

Mozambique to build $500 mln railway line by 2015 

Line to transport coal from mines to port
October 4, 2009

Mozambique plans to build a $500 million (R3.8 billion) railway line by 2015 to ship coal from its Moatize mines to the deep water port of Nacala, a government minister said on Sunday.
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Paladin Accuses NGOs of Being Paid to Stop Malawi Uranium Mine

Paladin Energy Ltd that mines uranium at Kayelekera  accused some non-governmental organizations in the country of being paid by Western donors to oppose the mining of the metal.  READ MORE

Malawi intensifies search for gold, diamond

Malawi has intensified the search for gold and diamond in a latest bid to prop up its agro-based economy. The country depends largely on agriculture, which contributes over 60 per cent to the national economy. READ MORE