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Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has established a regional office in Singapore to take direct control of international sales, marketing and logistics for its rare earths products, positioning the company closer to global customers as development of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi advances toward first production.

The Singapore office will manage future sales of Monazite Concentrate and Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC), following the recent termination of a third-party trading agency agreement with Gerald Metals.

The move is expected to give Lindian greater flexibility over marketing and distribution, while allowing the company to engage directly with refiners, automotive companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other strategic parties.

Direct control of sales

The company said its global marketing function had been brought in-house in response to strong demand for offtake consignment.

A dedicated Singapore-based team, working alongside Lindian’s executive team, will manage customer engagement and strategic regional partnerships.

Lindian’s internal resource-to-market team will oversee Monazite Concentrate and MREC volumes, cargo allocations, pricing, tolling options and commercial terms.

The company said this structure would support a more direct and potentially more profitable approach to customer engagement, while increasing optionality across global counterparties and refiners.

Singapore logistics base

Singapore was chosen because of its role as a major global centre for commodity sales, shipping and logistics.

The regional office will streamline operations and costs while supporting its international sales and distribution strategy.

Meanwhile, the Singapore structure will support an efficient global corporate and tax framework aligned with its expanding international operations, including access to bilateral investment treaties and double taxation agreements with Singapore and via the UK.

The structure was adopted after due diligence and a global structure review, including transfer pricing and OECD considerations.

Lower external costs

By establishing an in-house sales and logistics function, Lindian expects to remove external marketing fees previously required for trading companies.

The company said direct customer relationships would also give it more control over how its products are allocated and marketed as demand for rare earths products develops.

The change follows Lindian’s June 19, 2026 announcement confirming the termination of its sale and purchase agreement with Gerald Metals.

Kangankunde development

Lindian’s key asset is the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, which is central to the company’s plan to become a significant critical minerals producer.

Kangankunde is expected to produce a premium Monazite Concentrate grading 55% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO), with no deleterious elements.

Lindian has previously described the project as financially viable at forecast prices and at current low spot prices for neodymium and praseodymium.

The project has key licences and approvals in place to start construction, with access to supporting infrastructure and backing from local communities and government.

Fully funded Stage 1

Lindian said it is fully funded to deliver Stage 1 development at Kangankunde following a long-term strategic partnership with Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX:ILU), an A$91.5 million institutional placement and a further A$100 million institutional capital raising.

Construction is described as well advanced, with first production targeted for Q4 2026.

The company is also progressing a Stage 2 Definitive Feasibility Study, targeting a significant expansion in production capacity.

What’s ahead

Lindian’s immediate focus is to advance construction at Kangankunde, prepare for first production in Q4 2026 and build direct customer relationships through its new Singapore sales and logistics hub.

The company will also continue work on the Stage 2 Definitive Feasibility Study as it assesses options to expand production capacity and strengthen Kangankunde’s role in global rare earths supply chains.