Lindian Resources' Kangankunde Rare Earths Project Advances Towards December First Production
Construction is 90% complete, and Lindian says 149,000 tonnes of ore are stockpiled as it prepares for commissioning and first output.
- On Oct 15, Lindian Resources Limited reported its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi remains on schedule for first monazite concentrate production in December 2026, with construction and commissioning readiness advancing.
- Rare earths have become vital for supply chain security, with the International Energy Agency warning that industries face significant exposure to Chinese supply constraints, driving West's demand for alternative sources.
- Key infrastructure milestones include commissioning the 33 kilovolt overhead transmission line and installing separation circuits; ore stockpiles on the ROM pad reached approximately 149,000 tonnes, up 19 per cent since September.
- Lindian Resources has begun operator training and finalized key consumable contracts for operational readiness, with Malawian nationals comprising 85 per cent of the 3,000-person construction workforce.
- Executive Director Zac Komur stated, "Every milestone brings us closer to becoming a rare earths producer," as the project secures full funding through strategic partnerships with Iluka Resources and Carester.
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Sydney Morning Herald
December rare earths production debut looms for Lindian in Malawi
Lindian Resources is set for first rare earths production in December at its Kangankunde project in Malawi, with construction and power infrastructure nearly complete.
PR Newswire
Lindian Resources' Kangankunde Rare Earths Project Advances Towards December First Production
/PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) ("Lindian") is pleased to provide an update on construction, mining activities and commissioning readiness...
Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde Rare Earths Project Advances Towards December First Production - Business News Week
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) (“Lindian”) is pleased to provide an update on construction, mining activities and commissioning readiness at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, as construction advances towards commissioning and first monazite concentrate production in December 2026. With key processing equipment installed, electrical works progressing […] The post Lindian Resources’…
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