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Iluka Resources has secured a long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde mine, underpinning its Eneabba refinery’s capacity and advancing Australia’s rare earth ambitions.

Lotus Resources has received the final environmental and social approval to restart its Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi, marking a key milestone in its African uranium operations. This endorsement from Malawi’s Environment Protection Authority paves the way for the company’s planned production ramp-up.

Chilwa Minerals has raised A$4.1 million through a private placement to fast-track exploration and development at its multi-commodity Chilwa Project in Malawi, with directors backing the raise subject to shareholder approval.

Lindian Resources has advanced construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project ahead of schedule while securing 100% ownership of the Lelouma Bauxite Project, underpinning its growth strategy in critical minerals.

Chilwa Minerals has significantly boosted its Mineral Resource Estimate by 85% to 110 million tonnes, with a majority now in the Indicated category, underpinning ongoing feasibility studies and rare earth exploration in Malawi.

Lotus Resources is on track to restart uranium production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi by Q3 2025, backed by binding offtake contracts covering nearly 4 million pounds of uranium and a robust cash position.

Lotus Resources has initiated processing of high-grade uranium ore at its Kayelekera Project in Malawi, moving closer to first uranium production this quarter. Key infrastructure upgrades, including a new power grid connection, aim to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Sovereign Metals has marked significant progress at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, completing key geotechnical studies and securing a power supply framework. New US tariffs on Chinese graphite elevate Kasiya’s strategic importance as a low-cost alternative.

Globe Metals & Mining has made significant strides in its Malawi-based Kanyika Niobium Project, adopting an Early Contractor Involvement model to optimize engineering and reduce costs, alongside key leadership changes and a strengthened cash position.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with technical studies and stakeholder engagement, while uranium exploration permits advance in Namibia. The company stands to benefit from new US anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Sovereign Metals’ latest testwork confirms Kasiya graphite’s premium quality amid sweeping US tariffs on Chinese imports, spotlighting its potential as a strategic non-Chinese supply source for battery manufacturers.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its rutile and heavy mineral sands footprint in Cameroon while uncovering high-grade gallium mineralisation in Malawi, backed by a fresh A$4.625 million capital raise.