Mphatso Chikoti
Mphatso Chikoti is the Acting Director of Mines in Malawi, known for advocating the establishment of gemstone processing centres aimed at empowering small-scale miners. His efforts focus on enhancing local capabilities in gemstone processing, which could significantly increase the economic benefits for local communities by reducing dependency on foreign processing.
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Mphatso Chikoti said the meeting was productive and had generated practical solutions to curb illegal mining.
Malawi Loses Up to US$500 Million Annually to Illegal Mining - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-12-11
Mphatso Chikoti is the Acting Director of Mines in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining and acknowledged the need for transparency in mining operations.
Natural Resources Justice Network launches review of 8th MWEITI report - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-20
Acting Director of Mines Mphatso Chikoti said the new centres will allow local miners to cut, polish, and process gemstones locally.
Government to Set Up Gemstone Processing Centres to Empower Small-Scale Miners - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-05