By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has called for greater transparency in the operations of Kasiya Rutile Mine in Lilongwe.
Speaking at the Malawi Mining Investment Forum on Monday, Chakwera expressed concern that Malawians are relying on external sources for updates on the mine’s operations.
The president noted that it is unacceptable for Malawians to learn about the mine’s progress through press releases from the Australian company involved, Sovereign Metals, or its listings on the London Stock Exchange.
He instead,directed the Ministry of Mining to release relevant information to the public.
Chakwera’s directive underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s natural resources.
It is said that Kasiya Rutile Mine has the largest rutile deposit in the world, with 1.8 billion tonnes of indicated and inferred resource at 1.01 percent.
Rutile is a valuable mineral used in various industries, including the manufacture of refractory ceramics, pigments, and titanium metal production.
