Mining Inspectorate

This division deals mainly with Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues in mining to ensure a safe, accident free and environmentally friendly mining practices. The Inspectorate has the added responsibility of ensuring that mining operations comply with the requirement of the Environmental Management Act.

The Division also enforces the Explosives Act by issuing permits to import, store and use commercial explosives for all mining operations in Malawi.  This is done in corroboration with the Explosive Section of the Malawi Police Service.