28/10/2025
BACA News
Malawi has announced an immediate and sweeping ban on the export of all raw minerals, a move President Peter Mutharika says will drive economic independence.
The policy aims to force domestic processing of resources like rutile and rare-earths, potentially capturing up to $500 million annually for the economy.
Success hinges on infrastructure and technology, with economists pointing to risks seen elsewhere in Africa, such as smuggling and illegal markets.
The ban is a bold gamble reflecting a wider African shift toward value addition, a move that could redefine the continent’s role in global supply chains.
