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Critical mineral resource acquisition and development

Overview

Mining and exploration companies have taken strategic steps to secure critical mineral assets. Lindian Resources Limited secured exclusive access to feedstock from the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Malawi to support its processing facility in Kazakhstan, while Australasian Metals sought to acquire lithium-tantalum and lithium projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Lindian Resources has since advanced its operations at the Kangankunde project in Malawi, targeting first production in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company has stockpiled approximately 149,000 tonnes of ore, a 19% increase since September 2026. By late October 2026, Lindian reported that active mining had commenced, with an initial production blast establishing approximately 125,000 tonnes of ore ahead of schedule. Construction of the Stage 1 process plant is reportedly operating 24 hours a day to prepare for commissioning.

To support its vertical integration, Lindian secured 100% ownership of the SARECO Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) Processing Facility in Kazakhstan. Additionally, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) validated the Kangankunde flowsheet, achieving 98% NdPr extraction and certifying the final product as non-radioactive. Lindian entered a technology and engineering services agreement with the French firm Carester to develop an oxide separation facility, which includes a 20-year off-take deal providing Carester with priority access to mixed heavy rare earths.

In November 2026, Lindian’s Singaporean subsidiary, Lindian Global Rare Earths, signed a binding offtake term sheet with a major rare earths refining group. This agreement covers monazite concentrate from the Kangankunde project, providing 10,000 dry metric tonnes per annum for Stage 1 and 20,000 dry metric tonnes per annum for Stage 2. This follows previous agreements with Iluka Resources and Carester, bringing the total secured volume for Stage 2 expansion to 45,000 dry metric tonnes. First sea freight deliveries from Nacala Port are expected to begin in January 2027.

Entities

Lindian Resources · Kangankunde Rare Earths Project · Malawi · Lindian Resources Limited · Carester

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Lindian Resources secures rare earths offtake for Malawi project

    Lindian Resources has secured a binding offtake agreement for 30,000 tonnes of monazite concentrate annually from its Kangankunde project in Malawi, expanding its global customer base.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lindian Resources reports progress in rare earths projects

    Lindian Resources has commenced mining at its Kangankunde project in Malawi and secured full ownership of its SARECO processing facility in Kazakhstan as part of its integrated rare earths strategy.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Lindian Resources targets December 2026 production at Malawi rare earths project

    Lindian Resources aims to begin monazite concentrate production at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi by December 2026, following key construction and power infrastructure milestones.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lindian Resources confirms export path for Malawi rare earths project

    Lindian Resources confirmed its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi can export monazite concentrate, as local beneficiation exempts it from recent raw mineral export restrictions.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lindian Resources advances rare earth production in Malawi

    Lindian Resources is nearing production at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, having signed a deal with France’s Carester to develop high-value oxide separation capabilities.

  6. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Lindian Resources and Australasian Metals secure critical mineral assets

    Mining firms Lindian Resources and Australasian Metals have secured strategic access to rare earth and lithium resources in Malawi and Côte d’Ivoire to bolster critical mineral supply chains.

Sources

brisbanetimes.com.au · businessmalawi.com · businessnewsthisweek.com · businessnewsweek.in · chamberlainplumbing.co.uk · europesays.com · finnewsnetwork.com.au · lanouvelletribune.info · miningstockeducation.com · mwnation.com · onlinemediacafe.com · sharecafe.com.au · smallcaps.com.au · smh.com.au · stockhead.com.au · theage.com.au · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au

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