Lindian keeps December first-concentrate target at Malawi rare-earth project
Lindian Resources issued a 16 October update on construction, mining and commissioning readiness at its Kangankunde rare-earths project in Malawi. The company said it remains on schedule to target first monazite concentrate production in December 2026.
Event / data period: 2026-10-16
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The company reported an ore stockpile of approximately 149,000 tonnes, around 24,000 tonnes or 19% higher than in September. The tonnage is derived from existing Ore Reserve estimates; concentrate production has not begun.
A 33 kV overhead line was commissioned to the transformer yard and two 1,250 kVA plant transformers returned to site. Site energisation is targeted for the first week of November, a company schedule rather than completed production.
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Ore stockpile
Reported approximate ore stockpile at Kangankunde in the October update.
| Approximately 149,000 tonnes in October 2026 | 149000 |
Methodology
Company-reported approximate stockpile quantity, derived from existing Ore Reserve estimates; not produced concentrate.
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