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About Us — Minetec Ltd

Who We Are

Minetec Ltd is a Malawian-registered mining and civil engineering contractor, founded to deliver world-class mining solutions tailored to Malawi’s evolving resource sector. Established in 2024, our company is built on a strategic joint venture with Mining Company Katanga (MCK), a powerhouse with over 25 years of experience across Africa.

Together, we bring proven mining excellence to Malawi — combining local insight with global expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations..

Our Core Principles

Minetec Ltd is guided by a set of foundational principles that drive our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and community impact. These core values shape our mission, vision, and strategic alignment, ensuring we deliver lasting value to all our stakeholders.

Our Mission

“To foster and create value for our clients, our employees, social partners and our business through sustainable mining, looking at safety and the environment, in fair and equitable proportions.”

Our Vision

“To be a leader in innovation, service and quality, embracing new technologies while improving safety and efficiency in mining. To be one of the most admired and respected companies in our industry in Malawi.”

Strategic Alignment

Creating local employment opportunities Developing technical skills across the mining lifecycle Building infrastructure that drives national growth Promoting environmentally responsible practices

Our Joint Venture Advantage

Our partnership with MCK SARL brings:

Operational Legacy
A legacy of 200+ million BCM mined across DRC, Zambia, Guinea, and Zimbabwe
Asset Capacity
A fleet of over 200 machines and 60+ corporate collaborations
Safety Benchmark
A safety record of 5 million fatality-free shifts at Ruashi Mine
Technical Leadership
A multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers with global credentials

This synergy empowers Minetec to deliver customized, cost-effective solutions that meet international standards while remaining deeply rooted in Malawi’s local context.

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Top Management

Minetec Ltd benefits immensely from the expertise and leadership of its top management team, whose extensive qualifications and experience are a key asset leveraged through our joint venture with MCK. This leadership not only drives operational excellence but also strengthens our strategic capacity to deliver on complex mining projects across Africa and Malawi.
Chief Executive Officer - Samuel Opare (Ghana):
Samuel holds MSc degrees in Finance and Mining Engineering, an MBA in Project Management, and a BSc in Geodetic Engineering. He is also a certified Project Management Professional. With extensive management experience in contract mining and mine development projects across Africa, Samuel has been leading MCK since 2008, leveraging his deep operational knowledge and industry expertise to drive company growth and client success.
Estimating & Cost Control Manager – Richard Nii-Adjetey (Ghana):

Richard is a Mining Engineer with over 15 years of experience in open-cast and contract mining. He holds an MBA in Project Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Mining Engineering, and a BSc (Hons) in Mining Engineering. Richard joined MCK in 2019 and has led technical and operational teams, specializing in contract bid estimation, project planning, budgeting, and contract administration.

A Commerce & Engineering Professional (Chemical Engineer) – Edward Theka (Malawi)
Edward Theka, a Malawian leader with over 20 years in mining, energy, and manufacturing, has delivered multimillion‑dollar savings and spearheaded innovation across Africa. At Minetec Ltd, he drives procurement strategy, technical marketing, and stakeholder engagement, aligning operations with Malawi’s Vision 2063 for sustainable industrial growth.