Globe Metals & Mining (ASX:GBE) has begun physical development works at its Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, with heavy equipment operating across several areas of the site.
The early works include upgrading 5.8km of the main access road between the T325 road and the mine site, along with 1.4km of internal access roads.
Globe says the 7.2km program is improving road surfaces and drainage while repairing sections affected by erosion, bumps, and depressions.
The company says it is also clearing a planned 6,500m² ore stockpile area and two waste-rock extraction areas covering approximately 30,000m².
Topsoil removed from these areas is being stockpiled for future rehabilitation. The waste-rock areas are being prepared to provide construction material for platforms, terraces, and foundations during later development.
Globe notes it has upgraded the existing exploration camp to accommodate up to 12 people. The work covered power, water, kitchen, bathroom, and shower facilities, while additional office and storage capacity is being established.
Interim CEO Charles Altshuler says the works are expanding the company’s capacity at Kanyika.
“The commencement of these works marks another important step in the development of Kanyika, with heavy equipment now operating on site and key access and mine areas being prepared,” Altshuler says.
The works follow completion of the project’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study, which outlines an initial capital cost of US$139 million and a 24-year mine life. The study forecasts first niobium oxide production in early 2028.
Globe says it is also progressing community compensation and relocation measures associated with the proposed development. The company expects to provide a separate update on the program’s commencement and next steps.
Globe Metals & Mining is a Western Australia-based African-focused resources company advancing Kanyika as a potential producer of high-purity niobium and tantalum oxides.
Write to France Pinzon at Mining.com.au
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