Our Story
PL TREASURERS LIMITED is Malawi owned and operated gemstone and art-craft company with extensive experience bridging Malawi's mineral resources and art-craft with high-value global markets.
We specialize in sourcing, value addition, and marketing while empowering small-scale miners/dealers and handcraft artists.
Our Journey
Our Foundation
PL TREASURERS LIMITED was founded and registered in 2023 by Percy Maleta. The company was established after identifying a lack of attention to value addition and marketing of Malawi's gemstones, ornamental stones, and artcrafts. Percy, a veteran gemstone dealer who has been in the industry since 2006, observed that most gemstones are exported in their raw form, leading to a significant loss of profits, skills, and foreign exchange earnings for Malawi. Determined to address these challenges, Percy founded PL TREASURERS LIMITED to bring about change in the gemstone industry.
Our Experience
In addition to PL TREASURERS LIMITED, Percy owns another company, "Maleta Gems and Jewels," which specializes in jewelry making and has been operational since 2009. Percy also serves as the Ambassador for Virtu Gem, a Chicago-based social enterprise, representing Malawi. Before this role, he worked as Virtu Gem's Exporter and Assistant Coordinator. Furthermore, Percy is the Coordinator for "She Is Lost Control," a British firm that supports women miners in Malawi by purchasing responsibly sourced gemstones and offering training programs.
Leadership & Global Reach
Within Malawi's mining sector, Percy has held several influential roles, including Chairperson of Nyasa Mining Cooperative Society Limited, Vice Secretary of the Gemstone Association of Malawi (GAM) for the Central Region, and Coordinator for Malawi Women in Mining Association (MAWIMA) for the Central Region. As the Managing Director, Percy has extensively traveled to market Malawi gemstones in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Togo, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, and many others.
Our Journey in Pictures
Explore the visual story of our growth and achievements over the years
The late Dr Saulos Chilima
Government Officials Visiting our Exhibition
Prophet Sheperd Bushiri
Prophet Sheperd Bushiri visiting our Exhibition
Carved wooden sculpture.
Holding a carved wooden sculpture with a detailed bird design.
Mining Safari and Trainings
One of the trainings we offer and mining safaris
Gemstone Collection
Collection of Gemstones from the mining places
Gemstone Inspection
Inspecting gemstones after collecting them
Carving Designs from Wood
The man carving designs from wood using a chisel and mallet
Rooted Gemstones
Rooted in Tradition with Malawi's Gemstone Artistry
Mine visting
Visiting the mining sites and seeing the process of mining
Shanghai, China
PL TREASURERS LIMITED at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai
Our Expertise
Gemstone Sourcing
We specialize in sourcing high-quality, ethically mined gemstones from Malawi's rich deposits. Our direct relationships with local miners ensure fair prices and authentic stones.
Quality Assurance
Each gemstone undergoes rigorous quality checks. We ensure transparency in grading and pricing, providing detailed documentation for our clients.
Market Knowledge
With years of experience in the Malawian gemstone market, we offer invaluable insights into market trends, pricing, and investment opportunities.
Trainings and Mining Safaris
- Lapidary Training
- Basic Gemology
- Jewellery Classes
- Mining Safari (visits)
Customized Orders
We source Malawi gemstones with full origin details and offer both rough and polished stones. Custom orders take 2–6 weeks or longer for rare stones. We also facilitate gold purchases from Malawi's gold mines.
Shipping and Delivery
We ship worldwide, depending on your location and the value of the item you purchase, your item will be sent via FedEx or AIRCARGO.
Please Contact us if you have any questions regarding shipping. If paying by wire transfer we will ship anywhere you request. Signature is REQUIRED for all deliveries. Customers are responsible for all items after the package has been signed for.
Payment Options
We accept payments via bank transfer, credit card, and PayPal. Please contact us so we can process your order. Other options of payment have to be negotiated.
Customer Support
We are committed to providing exceptional customer service. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have and assist you in making the best possible purchase.
Meet Our Team
Percy Maleta
Founder and Managing Director
A Gemstone veteran, Percy has over 18 years of experience in coloured gemstone marketing and has networked widely globally where he has participated and exhibited at gemstone and jewellery events
Ashly Simbeye
Administrator and Marketing Executive
Ashley got her first Reserved Mineral Licence (Gemstone Trading Licence) in 2017 and ever since been in the mining business. Ashley has experience in administration and marketing having worked in similar capacity with different organizations the past 20 years.
Linda Mphande
Marketing Executive
Linda is a Malawian mining business woman. Academically she holds Diploma in Hotel Catering from Malawi Institute of Tourism. Her passion in the mining industry, having born in the family of miners, saw her venturing in mining business than the hotel industry she got trained in. Linda has travelled extensively around the world marketing gemstones.
Core Values
Sustainable Growth
Ethical and resposiponsible acquistion of raw minerals for processing to realise sustainable growth of the wealth of our investors.
Integrity
Transparency and honesty are at the core of every transaction and relationship we build.
Environmental Responsibility
We are committed to promoting eco-friendly mining practices and deployment of eco-friendly value adding tech.
Partnership and Trust
Mining Partners
PL TREASURERS LIMITED is working with artisanal and small-scale miners and dealers:
- Malawi Women in Mining Association (MAWIMA)
- Gemstone Association of Malawi (GAM)
- Nyasa Mining Cooperative Society Limited
- Blantyre Mining Association LIMITED
- Sharp Valley Mining Cooperative
- Mzimba Gemstone Mining Cooperative
- Chisomo Gold Mining Cooperative
- Nsepu Gems
- Maleta Gems and Jewels
- Linda's Creations
- All ASMs
Regulatory Partners
PL TREASURERS LIMITED works with government ministries and other regulatory authorities such as:
- Ministry of Mines
- Malawi Mines Regulatory Authority
- Ministry of Trade and Industry
- Chamber of Mines
- Malawi Investment Trade Centre (MITC)
- Malawi Revenue Authority
- Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority
Ethical Sourcing and Traceability
Our gemstones are traceable and ethically sourced and this is the core part of our business traceability and ethical sourcing. We are involved in the whole chain of production from the mine to the market. We know almost all the miners we deal with by name, we have worked with them over the years, and we also work with almost all mining cooperatives in Malawi.
Ethical sourcing does not have a universal definition among industry experts, however, we view ethical sourcing as sourcing gemstones that are mined in the context where the miners' well-being and the environment is taken into consideration. We understand that mining regulations and standards vary by country to country.
We don't buy and use gemstones under the following conditions:
- Child labor was used in mining the gemstone.
- Miners are paid unfairly or taken advantage of.
- Transactions that directly or indirectly fund conflict or terrorism.