Lindian says Kangankunde unaffected by Malawi export order
ASX-listed Lindian Resources has confirmed that its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi remains unaffected by recent comments from the country’s leadership regarding potential restrictions on the export of raw minerals.
The company said on Monday it had been made aware of reports indicating that the Malawian government may not allow the export of unprocessed minerals, but emphasised that it operated in full compliance with local laws and that its project fell within the exemptions outlined in the President’s Executive Order No. 2 of 2025.
According to the order: “This prohibition shall not apply to minerals that have been processed, refined, or value-added in Malawi in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the mining sector.”
Lindian noted that the Malawian government was aware of its plans to beneficiate material produced from Kangankunde, with the company intending to process raw resources into a concentrate before export. “This, for now, is the highest level of beneficiation that can be done within the country,” the company said.
The company described the government’s stance as having been made “in good faith and for the good of the country", adding that it would continue to engage constructively with Malawian authorities and the broader mining industry.
Lindian also confirmed that its current exploration, environmental and community engagement activities at Kangankunde were continuing as normal, and that the project remained fully compliant with local regulations.
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