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Lindian energizes 27-km power line early for Malawi project

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 6:36 AM UTC · How we work

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Lindian Resources connected a 27-km, 33 kV power line to its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi.
The line was energized two weeks early and 20% under budget after ESCOM commissioned it.
Lindian stockpiled 125,000 tonnes of run-of-mine ore to smooth the transition to production.
A 360 kW solar system with battery backup powers the camp, offices and clinic, slated to expand by 160 kW in mid-November.

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Story summary

Lindian Resources connected a 27-km, 33 kV power line to its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi.
The line was energized two weeks early and 20% under budget after ESCOM commissioned it.
Lindian stockpiled 125,000 tonnes of run-of-mine ore to smooth the transition to production.
A 360 kW solar system with battery backup powers the camp, offices and clinic, slated to expand by 160 kW in mid-November.