Saudi-based mining major Ma’aden has announced the opening of a new fertiliser terminal in Malawi as it looks to expand its exports to Africa.
The Liwonde Terminal is located on the rail line connecting the Republic of Malawi to the deep-sea port of Nacala in the Republic of Zambia, allowing for high access to Ma’aden’s fertiliser products across central and southern Africa.
Ma’aden, also known as the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, said the terminal is equipped with a 15,000 sq m facility, a 40,000 metric ton (MT) storage capacity, a 2,400 MT per day blending capacity, an annual bagging capacity of 10 million and a total production capacity of 360,000 MT per year.
It is expected to contribute to the growth of Ma’aden’s exports to Africa as it will provide access to a steady supply of high-quality fertiliser to over five million small-hold farmers in Malawi and Zambia and, subsequently, improve food security on the African continent.
Ma’aden said the terminal will complement its strategic initiatives in Africa, which include Ma’aden’s acquisition of Meridian Group in 2019.
Ma’aden’s mine-to-market fertiliser business consists of three mega production plants in Saudi Arabia – Wa’ad Al Shamal Industrial Minerals City, Ras Al Khair Industrial City and the Phosphate 3 expansion.
The company is a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s position as one of the top three global producers and exporters of fertilisers.
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