Latest Malawi News

Kula Gold reports a maiden inferred tailings resource at Mt Palmer, confirms a significant niobium anomaly in Malawi, and completes a $2.5 million strategic placement to Forrestania Resources.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed a significant carbonatite-hosted rare earth element discovery at its Mpyupyu target in Malawi, with initial drilling revealing elevated total rare earth oxide grades. This breakthrough supports the company’s strategy to develop a major rare earth system within its tenements.

Fortuna Metals has launched phase one hand auger drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, targeting significant rutile mineralisation near Sovereign Metals’ giant Kasiya deposit. Early assay results are expected by late 2025, with a larger phase two program planned.

Chilwa Minerals has completed soil sampling over 47 rare earth and niobium anomalies in Malawi, confirming key pathfinder elements and prioritizing targets for ongoing diamond drilling. The results highlight significant potential for both heavy and light rare earth elements within the company’s extensive license area.

Lindian Resources has successfully completed early development works at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi on time and within budget, setting the stage for mining operations to begin in early 2026. The company has also secured key mining equipment and is progressing with infrastructure and process plant preparations.

Globe Metals & Mining has raised $8.67 million through a strategic two-tranche placement, strengthening its financial position to advance the Kanyika Niobium Project towards substantial mining operations and final investment decision.

Fortuna Metals has identified significant historical titanium mineralisation across its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, with Phase 1 drilling complete and assay results expected soon. Positioned near Sovereign Metals’ world-class Kasiya deposit, Fortuna’s exploration could unlock a major rutile discovery.

Chilwa Minerals confirms robust metallurgical testwork results from its Mposa deposit, revealing multiple valuable mineral product streams including high-quality ilmenite and zircon. The findings underpin a promising pathway toward diversified revenue and strategic rare earth by-products.

Lindian Resources has adopted an owner-operator mining model at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, aiming to reduce mining costs by around 30% and accelerate production start to early 2026.

Kula Gold has reported a significant high-grade niobium soil anomaly exceeding 1% Nb2O5 over a 1.5km strike at its Wozi Project in Malawi, with maiden drilling planned for November 2025. This discovery positions the company strategically within the critical minerals sector alongside its gold exploration efforts.

Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

DY6 Metals has completed a $245,000 placement to directors, with key insiders further demonstrating confidence through on-market share purchases and option exercises totaling over $115,000.