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James MphandePosted on
19th Sep, 2026
Malawi has been urged to define its own critical minerals based on the countryโs development needs, resources and national priorities.
Associate Professor Chikondi Chisenga made the remarks on September 12, 2026, during an engagement between MUST and the Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA).
The meeting introduced the university's โAdvancing Malawiโs Critical Minerals Strategy through Data, Value Addition and Energy Systems Planningโ project to the Authority.
Dr Chisenga said Malawi needs to clearly identify the minerals critical to its development.
โA mineral that is critical to another country cannot necessarily be important in another country," he said.
Dr Chisenga further emphasised the importance of involving different stakeholders in the project to ensure that Malawiโs critical minerals strategy reflects a wide range of expertise and national priorities.
"Collaboration among researchers, government institutions, industry and other key stakeholders would be important in developing practical solutions for the countryโs mining sector," he said.
Director General MMRA, Lloyd Muhara, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a promising project for Malawi.
Muhara said he was particularly pleased that the project is Malawian-led, stressing the importance of using local expertise to address the countryโs development challenges.
The project seeks to strengthen Malawiโs capacity to identify and manage critical minerals while promoting data-driven decision-making, value addition and effective energy systems planning.
For MUST, the initiative demonstrates the universityโs commitment to using research, innovation and local expertise to support national development and help Malawi derive greater value from its mineral resources.