Malawi: Who's Lying? Police and Trevor Hiwa Clash Over Chinese 'Intruders' At Kangankunde Mine in Balaka

Malawi: Who's Lying? Police and Trevor Hiwa Clash Over Chinese 'Intruders' At Kangankunde Mine in Balaka

In a baffling twist that raises serious questions about transparency and accountability, the Malawi Police Service and Kangankunde Rare Earths miner Lindian Resources are offering completely contradictory accounts regarding the status of two Chinese nationals allegedly caught on the protected side of the mine in Balaka.

Two Chinese men have been detained and faced charges after they were accused of trespassing at a large rare earth project in Africa operated by Australian mineral exploration company Lindian Resources.

Who’s Lying? Police and Trevor Hiwa Clash Over Chinese ‘Intruders’ at Kangankunde Mine in Balaka

In a baffling twist that raises serious questions about transparency and accountability, the Malawi Police Service and Kangankunde Rare Earths miner Lindian Resources are offering completely contradictory accounts regarding the status of two Chinese nationals allegedly caught on the protected side of the mine in Balaka. So, who’s telling the truth? According to Trevor Hiwa, […] The post Who’s Lying? Police and Trevor Hiwa Clash Over Chinese ‘Int…

Police, investor differ on mine ‘intruders’

Malawi Police Service and Kangankunde Rare Earths miner Lindian Resources have given contradictory versions on the status of two Chinese allegedly found on the protected side of the mine in Balaka District. While Lindian Resources’ country manager Trevor Hiwa insisted that the duo was arrested, Balaka Police Station spokesperson Gladson M’bumpha said police established that the two were travelling from Blantyre to Lilongwe and branched off to th…