Lindian takes on twin owner-operator role at Malawi rare earths giant

Lindian Resources has thrown conventional thinking out the window at its flagship Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, declaring it will ditch contract mining in favour of a full owner-operator model. Management says the decision marks a defining moment in the company’s development strategy. Lindian Resources construction manager Daniel Britz (left) and mining manager Samuel Boachie at the company’s Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi. Under the new structure, Lindian will directly hire the manpower needed to mine Kangankunde’s high-grade deposit, while tackling all mining and processing operations in-house. This shift comes with broader benefits than simple cheaper costs.By employing and training a dedicated workforce in Malawi, Lindian says it should deliver a stronger socio-economic impact in the region by building skills and creating jobs.