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Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has marked a key step forward at its flagship Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, bringing its on-site accommodation camp online and enabling the next phase of construction and workforce mobilisation.

The Tipume accommodation camp is now operational, with initial units completed and occupied ahead of schedule, establishing a permanent on-site presence and removing a key logistical bottleneck as the project transitions into full execution.

The milestone comes as Lindian accelerates development towards its targeted first production in the December quarter of 2026, with construction activity ramping up across multiple work fronts.

External view of accommodation units at the newly developed Tipume Camp, supporting workforce mobilisation at Kangankunde.

Camp unlocks workforce scale-up

A total of 65 accommodation units are now complete and operational, supporting an expanding workforce of around 740 personnel currently active on site. The company has already mobilised 38 permanent staff to the camp, with additional personnel from engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Obsideo expected to progressively move in as process plant construction intensifies.

The camp is designed to house up to 90 personnel once fully completed, with final construction on track for mid-April 2026. This expanded capacity is expected to support further workforce growth as Kangankunde moves deeper into the build phase.

Kitchen facilities within each accommodation unit at the newly completed Tipume Camp, supporting workforce mobilisation at Kangankunde.

Executive director Zac Komur said the early completion of the camp reflected strong execution discipline and was critical to maintaining development momentum.

“Establishing a permanent workforce on site enables us to increase activity across multiple fronts while maintaining control over schedule and delivery,” he said.

Living area within each accommodation unit at the Tipume Camp, featuring a television, seating area and workspace to support personnel based at the Kangankunde.

Infrastructure milestone de-risks development

The Tipume camp forms part of the broader non-process infrastructure required to support Kangankunde’s development, alongside the upcoming occupation of the administration and mining office.

Together, these facilities lay the groundwork for sustained on-site operations, improved coordination and faster project delivery as construction scales up.

Completed Boardroom in the Administration and Mining Office building at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, supporting on site project management, workforce coordination and the continued advancement of development activities.

“Importantly, this progress is being delivered safely, with over 500,000 lost-time-injury-free hours achieved across a workforce of approximately 740 personnel currently active on site,” Komur said.

The establishment of permanent accommodation is seen as a key de-risking step, removing reliance on off-site logistics and enabling continuous, around-the-clock operations as Lindian pushes towards production.

Lindian Personnel moving into newly completed accommodation units at Tipume Camp, marking initial workforce mobilisation at Kangankunde.

Supporting services and operational readiness

Lindian has appointed Allterrain Services Group (ATS) as camp management contractor, bringing experience across 25 African countries to oversee operations including catering, maintenance, security and supply chain services.

Members of the ATS team providing camp management services at Kangankunde.

The move is aimed at ensuring the camp operates efficiently as workforce numbers increase and construction activity intensifies.

With core infrastructure now in place, the project is increasingly shifting from early works into full execution, supported by growing on-site capacity and coordination.

Building on recent momentum

The latest milestone adds to a series of recent developments at Kangankunde as Lindian advances one of the world’s more prominent undeveloped rare earths projects.

Recent progress has included securing regulatory approvals for concentrate transport, strengthening the project’s leadership team with commissioning expertise, and progressing drilling and geotechnical programs to support potential future expansion.

The company has also been pursuing downstream value opportunities, including a proposed rare earths processing pathway via a Kazakhstan-based MREC plant, aimed at accelerating value realisation from Kangankunde.

With funding secured following its final investment decision and strategic partnership with Iluka Resources, Lindian is now focused on execution — and the operationalisation of the Tipume camp marks a tangible step in that transition.

As construction activity continues to ramp up, the company appears increasingly positioned to meet its timeline for first production, supported by expanding infrastructure, a growing workforce and steady progress across key development fronts.