Highlights

• Lindian Resources acquired full 100% ownership of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi with a final US$10 million payment for the remaining 33% stake.
• Kangankunde is one of the world's largest and most strategically significant rare earth deposits, positioned as a cornerstone asset for non-Chinese supply chains.
• Full ownership accelerates project financing and development timelines while strengthening Lindian's negotiating position for offtake and downstream processing deals.

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward in the global rare earth race, completing its final US$10 million payment to acquire the remaining 33% of Rift Valley Resource Developments, giving it full 100% ownership of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project (opens in a new tab) in Malawi.

This consolidation matters: Kangankunde is widely considered one of the world’s largest and most strategically significant rare earth deposits, with high-grade mineralization and robust geology that position it as a potential cornerstone asset for non-Chinese supply chains.

Full ownership simplifies project financing, accelerates development timelines, and strengthens Lindian’s posture in future offtake and downstream processing negotiations. As geopolitical demand intensifies for diversified magnet-metal sources, Lindian’s move signals confidence—and ambition—with Kangankunde now firmly under its control at a pivotal moment for the rare earth sector.

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