Mount Mulanje Bauxite and Rare Earth Mining Project

planned

An $820 million mining project proposed by Akatswiri Mineral Resources Limited to extract bauxite and rare earth elements from Mount Mulanje's Lichenya and Linje plateaus in Malawi. The project includes infrastructure construction such as access roads, processing facilities, and worker accommodations, aiming to produce 580,000 tonnes of bauxite annually and 100,000 tonnes of refined aluminum, with an estimated annual revenue of $260 million. The project is subject to environmental and social impact assessments due to its location in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and faces significant environmental, cultural, and community opposition risks.