Risks and Opportunities: Mineral Exploration and Development in Malawi

This month’s Critical Conversations webinar will explore the risks and opportunities shaping mineral exploration and development in Malawi. Drawing on insights from a recent field visit, the CCG team—alongside Prof. Chikondi Chisenga and Dr. Emmanuel Chinkaka—will examine Malawi’s mineral potential, the technical, environmental, and governance challenges involved, and the pathways for responsible and sustainable development. The discussion will offer participants a grounded perspective on what the future may hold for the country’s mineral sector and why it matters for policymakers, industry, and communities alike.

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Professor Chikondi Chisenga is an Associate Professor of Geodynamics and the Executive Dean of the Ndata School of Climate and Earth Sciences (NSCES) at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Malawi, specializing in Earth Sciences, Geophysics, GIS, and Remote Sensing, known for his work in crustal modeling, geospatial analysis, and sustainable development.

Emmanuel Chinkaka is a PhD Candidate in Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware (expected completion 2025). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences (Geology and GIS) obtained from the University of Malawi, and a Master of Science Degree in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation from University of Twente. Emmanuel is currently working as a Lecturer in Geoinformatics at Malawi University of Science and Technology. Emmanuel is also a Drone Expert Instructor at African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi.