Sovereign commits to responsible mine development during Mining Minister's visit
Malawi Mining Minister Thoko Tembo has noted the importance of responsible mine development that balances economic opportunity with sound environmental management and long-term benefits for Malawians.
"One of the things that government worries about is legacy mines. When people are done with their mining, they move on and leave a lot of pits everywhere, and these are usually an environmental hazard. So, to see that Sovereign Services has a plan for what they are going to do afterwards is something that is comforting to government," he said during a visit to Sovereign Services' laboratory, as well as the Kasiya trial mining and rehabilitation site.
Sovereign Services is a subsidiary of Australia- and London-listed Sovereign Metals, which is developing the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi.
The Minister was presented with an update on progress at the Kasiya project.
Sovereign Services country manager Maxwell Kazako thanked the Minister and delegation for visiting the project and reaffirmed the company's commitment to responsible project development.
"We appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate the work that has been undertaken since 2019 and to showcase the breadth of studies completed through the definitive feasibility study. Our objective is to develop the project responsibly, working closely with government, local communities and other stakeholders to deliver lasting benefits for Malawi."
The visit concluded with constructive discussions on the project's progress and the opportunities it presents through responsible development, environmental stewardship and long-term investment in people, communities and the Malawian economy.
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