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Tusker Minerals has identified high-grade rutile titanium mineralisation at its Mzimba licences in northern Malawi, with initial sampling revealing strong titanium dioxide concentrations and promising exploration potential.

Fortuna Metals reports exceptional rutile intercepts from initial drilling at its Mkanda project in Malawi, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation starting at surface. The company plans a focused resource drilling campaign in Q2 2026 to advance towards a maiden inferred resource estimate.

Chilwa Minerals has reported a significant niobium discovery at its Mpyupyu Target in Malawi, revealing extensive mineralisation open at depth and supported by associated critical metals. The company plans expanded drilling and revised assay techniques to better define this promising new resource.

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Lindian Resources has launched a significant Stage 2 drilling program at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, aiming to upgrade resource confidence and expand production capacity. The initiative targets converting up to 40 million tonnes of inferred resources to indicated status, underpinning plans to increase ore throughput and monazite concentrate output.

Fortuna Metals has reported significant high-grade rutile mineralisation at its Mkanda project in Malawi, with assays from 96 drill holes revealing a mineralised footprint extending over 25km. The Malawi government has confirmed the company’s exemption from raw mineral export restrictions, supporting its in-country beneficiation plans.

Lindian Resources has placed orders for critical long-lead plant equipment and accelerated construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, targeting first ore feed by November 2026.

Lotus Resources has completed a A$76 million placement to bolster its financial position as it accelerates uranium production at the Kayelekera Mine, aiming for steady state output and first shipments in Q2 2026.

Lotus Resources has launched a A$81 million equity raising to support the ramp-up of its Kayelekera uranium mine to steady state production targeted in Q2 2026, while advancing development of its Letlhakane project.

Lotus Resources has launched a A$76 million placement alongside a A$5 million share purchase plan to fund the ramp-up of uranium production at its Kayelekera mine, aiming for steady-state output by mid-2026 amid strong market fundamentals.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across broad areas of its Mkanda project in Malawi, with 675 drill holes completed and assays pending for the majority. The discovery positions the company alongside a world-class deposit and taps into surging demand for titanium in robotics.