Lindian Resources has appointed mining development specialist Zac Komur as executive director to lead the company’s giant Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, where early works are on budget and ahead of schedule.

The company aims to start concentrate production in the fourth quarter of 2026 to help meet surging global demand for critical minerals.

Early works at Kangankunde, including processing areas, run-of-mine pads, roads and solar bore-fields, are nearly complete, on budget and ahead of schedule. Safety audits and community engagement led by Lindian’s community liaison officer Rebecca Hami have ensured good local support for the project.

Lindian is also progressing its stage two infrastructure tenders and final design proposals are due in October. Stage two works, such as po

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