AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCritical Minerals: Malawi has begun extracting rare earths at Kangankunde in Balaka. Operator Lindian Resources plans to process the material, while the government wants more minerals refined locally for use in clean energy and advanced technology. Gold Technology: State-owned Mamico says surveys identified seven gold-bearing sites and plans to start mining and processing next year, studying extraction methods used in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Digital Creators: CyberExpoX will bring Malawian game developers and digital artists together in Blantyre on December 5. MUST will run an intellectual-property workshop and offer scholarships to some participants. E-waste Challenge: Environmental officials warn that Malawi lacks clear producer-responsibility rules, recycling targets and reliable data on discarded electronics, leaving gaps in oversight and collection. Power and Health: ESCOM and Quantel signed an agreement to connect a planned 50MW Mzimba solar plant to the grid. Separately, a multi-country study including Malawi found pooled testing could make rapid TB diagnosis more affordable using existing laboratory equipment.
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