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Lindian targets December rare earths production at Malawi project
Lindian Resources is nearing completion of its Kangankunde project in Malawi, where it aims to begin producing monazite concentrate in December.
The company says key plant work is progressing, including installation of processing equipment and power connections.
The project has 149,000 tonnes of ore stockpiled, up from 125,000 tonnes in September.
Kangankunde contains a large rare earths deposit, and a higher-grade section is planned as the first feed for the plant.
Stage one is funded through to production and has an offtake partnership with mineral sands producer Iluka Resources.
Rare earths are important to industries including automotive, defence and electronics, and countries are seeking alternatives to Chinese supply.
Lindian plans to commission the plant before introducing ore, with first production still targeted for December.
Lindian Resources is targeting first monazite concentrate production in December at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi.
Construction is progressing, with the company reporting that key plant installations are nearing completion.
The project has 149,000 tonnes of ore on its run-of-mine stockpile, up from 125,000 tonnes in September.
Lindian says stage one is fully funded through production, with backing from a strategic partnership and offtake deal with Iluka Resources.
The project’s resource is 261 million tonnes grading 2.19 per cent total rare earth oxides.
- Who
- Lindian Resources, an ASX 300-listed company.
- What
- It is targeting first monazite concentrate production at Kangankunde in December.
- When
- December; the article was published on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- The Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi.
- Why
- To develop the project into a rare earths producer; the article also notes global competition for critical minerals and supply-chain security concerns.
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Lindian held 125,000 tonnes of ore on the run-of-mine stockpile.
The company reported 149,000 tonnes of ore on the stockpile and said first monazite concentrate was targeted for December.
Lindian said its plant transformers were ready to be fired up, allowing time for motor testing and electrical commissioning.
- Project
- Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi
- Production target
- First monazite concentrate in December
- Ore stockpile
- 149,000 tonnes, up from 125,000 tonnes in September
- Resource
- 261 million tonnes grading 2.19 per cent total rare earth oxides
- High-grade core
- 26 million tonnes grading 3.7 per cent total rare earth oxides
- Workforce
- 3,000 direct workers; locals make up 85 per cent
What people are saying
Kangankunde is in the final stretch of construction. Our target is clear: first monazite concentrate in December.
Every milestone brings us closer to becoming a rare earths producer.