Aug 6, 2026 – 4.54pmAs Lindian Resources’ newly appointed chief financial officer Derek Bideshi took to the stage at the Diggers and Dealers conference in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, his confidence in the mining company’s flagship rare earths project in Malawi was unwavering.“Kangankunde is recognised as one of the world’s most significant undeveloped rare earth deposits, Malawi wants it developed well,” Bideshi told the gathering. “We’re working with the government to build Malawi’s standing as a trusted mining jurisdiction.”Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Regal, L1, WAM caught up in African mining license drama
While the CFO of a billion dollar rare earths play was in Kalgoorlie assuring investors of its solid state relations, in Malawi tensions were rising.
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Lindian Resources aims to develop Kangankunde, one of the world's largest rare earth deposits, in Malawi with government backing. Rare earth diversification from China is critical for semiconductor and AI; African deposits reshape tech strategy.
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