Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) has construction well underway at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, East Africa.
Progress continues on civil works for the 20,000-tonne-per-annum processing plant, which includes shaking table base pours, product shed blinding, and semi-autogenous grinding mill excavation. Work has also advanced on the haul road, run-of-mine pad, 33-kilovolt powerline, and other site infrastructure.
A D8 dozer and other key earthmoving equipment have been mobilised to the site for the accelerated topsoil removal program. Front-end commissioning is on schedule for October 2026.
First production is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, while practical completion is targeted for mid-November 2026.
With a $100 million institutional placement, the project is fully funded through at least the first production without relying on external debt.
Accommodation camp, administration, and medical clinic facilities are operational, along with 10 VIP units and 80 standard accommodation units.
“Kangankunde continues to demonstrate strong execution momentum, with construction progressing across all major work fronts and the project remaining on schedule for first production in 2026,” Executive Director Zac Komur says.
“The team remains focused on safe delivery, disciplined execution, and ensuring the project is operationally ready ahead of commissioning.”
The company is now preparing to pour the heavy mobile equipment workshop’s first floor concrete base section and install structural steel on 17 May.
Fuel farm construction will begin on 20 May and end on 15 July, with Petroda Malawi managing the farm.
Contractor Apex Construction will begin construction of workshops, process offices, and stores on 25 May and complete work four months later.
A 9km-perimeter fence has been purchased and will be installed starting 25 May. The northern and eastern perimeter is targeted for completion ahead of the first blast in late June.
Lindian Resources is a rare earths and bauxite exploration company with assets primarily in Malawi and Guinea.
Write to Richard Szabo at Mining.com.au
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