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Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project

Lilongwe and Dowa Districts, Central Region, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
RutileGraphiteRare Earth Elements
Opened
2030-01-01
Mine life
25 years
Overview
The Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project is an open pit, dry mining operation in Malawi, currently under development. It targets rutile and graphite, with potential for heavy rare earth elements. The initial mine life is projected to be 25 years, with first production anticipated in 2030.
Production
The proposed large-scale operation plans to process 24 million tonnes of ore per year at a steady state. At full capacity, the project is expected to produce an average of 222,000 tonnes of rutile and 233,000 tonnes of graphite annually. Other estimates suggest 245,000-246,000 tonnes of rutile and 265,000-288,000 tonnes of graphite per year. The operation will begin with a 12 million tonnes per annum throughput and expand to 24 million tonnes per annum by the end of year 5.
Processing
The processing will involve a simple and conventional flowsheet that does not require crushing, grinding, chemical, or pyrometallurgical processes. The ore will be transported as a slurry via a pumping network to a Wet Concentration Plant (WCP) to produce a Heavy Mineral Concentrate (HMC).
Equipment
The mining fleet is planned to include three 350t draglines, six 230t large excavators, 51 777-class mine trucks, eight 100t front-end loaders, 18 dozers and graders, 21 40t articulated dump trucks, and 68 light vehicles and ancillary units.
Expansion
A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) is underway, expected Q1 2026, with a final investment decision by mid-2026. The operation will expand from 12 million tonnes per annum throughput to 24 million tonnes per annum by the end of year 5. MOUs signed for power supply and marketing of graphite and rutile. Preliminary analysis shows potential for heavy rare earth elements recovery from tailings.
Companies & ownership
  • Government of Malawi
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Kangankunde Rare Earth Project

Southern Region, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
End year
2071
Mine life
45 years
Workforce
more than 550 people on site for construction activities as of February 2026
Overview
Early-stage site works commenced in April 2025, with construction activities underway as of February 2026. Lindian Resources has secured full funding for the Stage 1 development and signed a binding offtake and funding agreement with Iluka Resources. The mining licence area was extended from 900 hectares to 2,500 hectares.
Production
Stage 1 is expected to produce an average of 15,323 tonnes per annum of rare earth concentrate.
Processing
The project will utilize a simple processing operation involving gravity and magnetic separation to produce a monazite concentrate with a grade of 55% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO). The process will also include a sulphide flotation circuit on the concentrate stream.
Equipment
The mining fleet includes a Komatsu D155AX dozer, PC300 excavator, PC600 excavator, WA380 wheel loader, WA480 wheel loader, GD675 grader, five HM400 articulated dump trucks, and a Sandvik Pantera DP1510i T3 top-hammer drill rig.
Expansion
A Stage 2 expansion is being studied.
Companies & ownership
  • Government of Malawi
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Makanjira Heavy Mineral Sands Project

Southern Region, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
IlmeniteRutileZirconTitaniumRare Earth Elements
Mine life
23.6 years
Workforce
over 230 jobs
Overview
The project is operated by Mawei Mining Company Ltd. and was granted a mining license in November 2017. Construction has been stalled due to lack of adequate power and transportation infrastructure. Feasibility studies confirmed ore reserves of over 354 million tonnes.
Production
In the first phase, the mine is projected to produce 215,793 tonnes of ilmenite, 63,600 tonnes of magnetite, 8,300 tonnes of zircon, and 1,100 tonnes of rutile annually from 10 million tonnes of ore.
Companies & ownership
  • Government of Malawi
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Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project

Phalombe district, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Mine life
18 years
Overview
Conventional open-pit mining operation with on-site mills, flotation, and hydrometallurgy plants to produce a purified mixed rare earth carbonate. Expected to process 1.0 million tonnes of ore per year, with average annual production of 5,954 tonnes of total rare earth oxides (TREO) for the first five years.
Production
The mine is expected to process approximately 1.0 million tonnes of ore per year. Average annual production for the first five years is estimated at 5,954 tonnes of total rare earth oxides (TREO) in a mixed rare earth carbonate. This will include 1,953 tonnes per year of neodymium and praseodymium oxides, and 56 tonnes per year of dysprosium and terbium oxides.
Processing
The project will involve a conventional open-pit mining operation with on-site mills, flotation, and hydrometallurgy plants to produce a purified mixed rare earth carbonate. This product is planned to be processed at a proposed separation plant in Puławy, Poland.
Expansion
A Mining Development Agreement with the Government of Malawi was signed in July 2024. Mkango Resources announced the results of an updated Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the project on March 19, 2026. According to the updated project schedule, construction is planned to start in April 2027, with commissioning to begin in October 2028. Production ramp-up is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2029. The project has been designated as a "Strategic Project" under the European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act.
Companies & ownership
  • Government of Malawi
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Temple Bar Rare Earths Discovery

Tasmania, Australia · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Overview
A new rare earths province discovered 50 km east of Deep Leads.
Companies & ownership
  • ABx Group Limited
    ASX:ABX
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Wind Break Rare Earths Project

Tasmania, Australia · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Overview
The Wind Break Rare Earths Project is an emerging ionic adsorption clay-hosted rare earth element discovery in northern Tasmania, located 40-45 km west of Launceston. It is part of a larger project area with Deep Leads and Rubble Mound. ABx Group is developing the project for commercial production of a mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from its ionic rare earth resources, leveraging existing infrastructure. The combined JORC-compliant mineral resource is 89 million tonnes, featuring high dysprosium and terbium. Initial drilling confirmed thick, clay-hosted high-grade REE.
Companies & ownership
  • ABx Group Limited
    ASX:ABX
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Rubble Mound Rare Earths Project

Tasmania, Australia · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Overview
Part of the broader REE discovery in Tasmania and is often mentioned in conjunction with Deep Leads.
Companies & ownership
  • ABx Group Limited
    ASX:ABX
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Deep Leads Rare Earths Project

Northern Tasmania, Australia · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Overview
The Deep Leads project is located approximately 40 to 50 kilometres west of Launceston in a commercial pine plantation. It is a significant ionic adsorption clay (IAC) rare earths project, a type of deposit that is rare outside of China and can be processed with lower costs. In late 2022, a maiden JORC resource of 3.94 million tonnes averaging 918ppm TREO (total rare earth oxide) was declared. More recent announcements state a JORC-compliant mineral resource of 89 million tonnes across the Deep Leads, Rubble Mound and Wind Break deposits. The project is noted for its high concentration of valuable heavy rare earths dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb).
Production
The company's strategy is to commence commercial production of a mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) as soon as possible.
Processing
The ionic adsorption clay allows for a low-cost, three-step leaching method using ammonium sulphate. Tests conducted by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have shown high extraction rates, exceeding 80 per cent. ABx Group has successfully produced a mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) sample, which is the standard tradable product. This MREC has been validated as high-quality and suitable for commercial processing by the US-based company Rare Earth Technologies Inc. (RETi). ABx and RETi are now in discussions regarding a potential commercial supply agreement.
Expansion
As of March 2026, ABx Group announced the discovery of new areas of high-extraction ionic adsorption clay, which has prompted the move to the project development stage.
Companies & ownership
  • ABx Group Limited
    ASX:ABX
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Songwe Hill Rare Earths Project

Phalombe District, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Mine life
18 years
Overview
The Songwe Hill Rare Earths Project is operated by the Canadian company Mkango Resources Ltd., which holds a 100% interest in the project. It is located in the Phalombe District of south-eastern Malawi, approximately 90 kilometres from the commercial centre of Blantyre. The project is currently in the development phase, with a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) updated in March 2026. A mining development agreement between Mkango's subsidiary, Lancaster Exploration Limited, and the Government of Malawi was signed in July 2024, establishing the legal and fiscal framework for the project. The project has been selected as a Strategic Project under the European Union Critical Raw Materials Act.
Production
Planned average production of 5,954 tonnes per year of total rare earth oxides (TREO) for the first five years, and 4,081 tonnes per year for the remainder of the mine life.
Processing
processing plant with a capacity of approximately 1.0 million tonnes of ore per year; output is a purified mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) with a grade of 55% TREO, depleted in cerium.
Equipment
processing plant with a capacity of approximately 1.0 million tonnes of ore per year; backup solar farm and diesel generators
Expansion
Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) updated in March 2026; mining development agreement signed in July 2024; selected as a Strategic Project under the European Union Critical Raw Materials Act; initial capital expenditure estimated at US$297.8 million; total investment estimated at around $400 million, with construction targeted for 2027; U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) provided US$4.6 million in financing in September 2025
Companies & ownership
  • Malawi Government
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Bullskin Stone & Lime LLC Quarry

Pennsylvania, United States · Underground

Operating
GoldSilverIron OreCoalDiamondsLithium+38
Workforce
25 (2019)
Overview
The Bullskin Stone & Lime LLC Quarry is an active underground mine located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The commodities produced are aggregates, specifically limestone.
Production
1,214,405 tons of limestone (2019)
Companies & ownership
  • Eagle Materials Inc.
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Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP

Texas, United States · Processing Facility

Operating
CopperGoldSilverIron OreCoalDiamonds+39
Opened
1978-01-01
Workforce
51 to 200 employees
Overview
The original plant, located in Buda, Texas, began construction in December 1976 and was completed in June 1978.
Production
The Buda plant has an annual rated capacity of 1,300,000 short tons. A 2018 permit application for a new kiln proposed a clinker production rate of 1,314,000 short tons per year.
Processing
dry-process 4-stage preheater/pre-calciner kiln
Companies & ownership
  • Eagle Materials Inc.
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Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project

Phalombe District, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Companies & ownership
  • Malawi Government
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Kangankunde Rare Earths Project

Southern Region, Malawi · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Opened
2026-01-01
Mine life
45 years
Workforce
more than 200 full-time equivalent roles during the construction phase and more than 100 full-time equivalent roles during the operational phase.
Production
Stage 1 is designed to produce an average of approximately 15,300 tonnes per annum of monazite concentrate. This will contain about 8,400 tonnes per annum of rare earth oxides.
Processing
The processing method is a simple flowsheet using gravity and magnetic separation with limited reagents to produce a premium concentrate with a 55% Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) grade. The process plant is designed to process 60 tonnes of ore per hour.
Equipment
The owner-operated mining fleet includes equipment from Komatsu.
Expansion
The project is fully permitted and fully funded for Stage 1 construction. Lindian Resources increased its ownership to 100% in late 2025. Early construction works are underway, and a design-and-construct contract for the Stage 1 processing plant has been awarded. A 15-year offtake agreement for a portion of the production has been signed with Iluka Resources. The project is noted for its high-grade mineralisation and low levels of radionuclides.
Companies & ownership
  • Malawi Government
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Penco Module

Biobío Region, Chile · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Opened
2027-01-01
End year
2041
Mine life
14 years
Overview
The Penco Module is a development-stage rare earths project located in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is an ionic clay, regolith-hosted rare earth element deposit, planned as an open-pit mine. The project is currently in the development and permitting stage, with an anticipated start of operations in 2027.
Production
Expected annual average production of 811 tonnes of total rare earth oxides. A 2021 Preliminary Economic Assessment estimated annual production of around 774 tonnes of rare earth oxides.
Processing
Patented processing method called "Circular Mineral Harvesting" involving leaching ionic clays with a common fertiliser, without blasting, crushing, or milling. Designed for high water recirculation (95%) and no tailings dam. A pilot plant has processed 120 tonnes of clay.
Equipment
truck and shovel/loader operation
Companies & ownership
  • Aclara Resources Inc.
    TSX:ARA
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Carina Project

Goiás, Brazil · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Opened
2028-01-01
End year
2046
Mine life
18 years
Workforce
The full Carina Project is anticipated to generate over 5,700 direct and indirect jobs, with Aclara committed to creating 3,200 direct jobs.
Overview
The Carina Project is focused on the extraction of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) and light rare earth elements (LREEs) from an ionic clay deposit. The primary magnetic elements to be produced are Dysprosium (Dy), Terbium (Tb), Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr).
Production
The project is projected to have an average annual production of 4,265 tonnes of total rare earth oxides (REO), including an average annual output of 149 tonnes of Dysprosium, 25 to 26 tonnes of Terbium, and 1,170 tonnes of Neodymium-Praseodymium.
Processing
Aclara will use a patented extraction process known as "Circular Mineral Harvesting". This method uses an ammonium sulfate-based ion exchange to extract rare earth elements. The process is designed to have a minimal environmental footprint, recycling water and using common fertilisers, with no requirement for tailings dams. A pilot plant in Aparecida de Goiânia is currently processing ionic clays to produce heavy rare earth carbonates.
Companies & ownership
  • Aclara Resources Inc.
    TSX:ARA
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Port of Vinton Separation Facility

Louisiana, United States · Processing Facility

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Expansion
Construction expected to begin in the second half of 2026 and be completed in 2027.
Companies & ownership
  • Aclara Resources Inc.
    TSX:ARA
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Aston Project

Western Australia, Australia · Open Pit

Under Development
LithiumTantalumRare Earth Elements
Overview
The project consists of 17 tenements and is located adjacent to Delta Lithium's Yinnetharra Lithium Project. Following the acquisition, the Aston Project tenements have been incorporated into the larger Yinnetharra project, expanding Delta's total landholding in the region to over 3,100 square kilometres. The project is considered highly prospective, and Delta Lithium plans to conduct systematic geochemical sampling, mapping, and geophysical surveys.
Companies & ownership
  • Delta Lithium Limited
    ASX:DLI
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Red Canyon Quarry

Colorado, United States · Quarry

Operating
GoldSilverIron OreCoalDiamondsLithium+38
Overview
The Red Canyon Quarry produces a range of construction aggregates. Materials from the quarry are utilised as aggregate for asphalt and concrete, rip-rap, aggregate base, decorative rock, and baseball field infield mix.
Processing
drill and shoot
Expansion
Martin Marietta acquired the Red Canyon Quarry in February 2016 through the acquisition of Colorado Springs-based Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt and Rocky Mountain Premix.
Companies & ownership
  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
    NYSE:MLM
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Angaston Quarry

South Australia, Australia · Open Pit

Operating
PhosphateMineral SandsSilica SandKaolinHalloysiteTitanium+39
Opened
1950-01-01
Workforce
40 jobs (2014)
Overview
The operational mine is an open-pit quarry located approximately 2.5 kilometres north of the township of Angaston, in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia, Australia. It produces limestone, marble, and aggregates for various industrial uses.
Production
approximately one million tonnes of industrial minerals and aggregates per annum (2014); 900,000 tonnes of material (2016)
Processing
crushing and grading of the extracted materials
Equipment
large fleet of Komatsu equipment, including WA600-3 and WA480-6 loaders and HD785-5 and HD465-5 dump trucks (information from 2010)
Companies & ownership
  • Adbri Limited
    ASX:ABC
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Nowie Project

Victoria, Australia · Processing Facility

Under Development
Rare Earth ElementsZirconTitaniumMineral Sands
Companies & ownership
  • VHM Limited
    ASX:VHM
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Cannie Critical Mineral Project

Victoria, Australia · Processing Facility

Under Development
Rare Earth ElementsZirconTitaniumMineral Sands
Companies & ownership
  • VHM Limited
    ASX:VHM
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Goschen Project

Victoria, Australia · Processing Facility

Under Development
Rare Earth ElementsZirconTitaniumMineral Sands
Companies & ownership
  • VHM Limited
    ASX:VHM
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Korean Metals Plant

Chungcheongbuk-do Province, South Korea · Processing Facility

Operating
Rare Earth ElementsTitaniumNiobium
Workforce
approximately 70 people
Overview
The Korean Metals Plant (KMP) is a high-purity critical metals facility, a key part of ASM's "mine to metals" strategy, designed to process oxides into high-purity metals and alloys.
Production
Phase 1 has an installed capacity of 1,300 tonnes per annum of NdFeB alloy. Phase 2 ramp-up to 3,600 tonnes per annum of NdFeB alloy. Potential Phase 3 expansion to 5,600 tonnes annually. Total output of 3.7 tonnes of Nd/NdPr metal during the preceding quarter (January 2024 report).
Processing
patented, energy-efficient metallisation process that converts oxides into high-purity metals, alloys, and powders.
Equipment
neodymium furnaces, strip caster, two additional furnaces
Expansion
Phase 1 has an installed capacity of 1,300 tonnes per annum of NdFeB alloy. A Phase 2 ramp-up, which commenced in 2025, is designed to increase the capacity to 3,600 tonnes per annum of NdFeB alloy. There is potential for a future Phase 3 expansion to 5,600 tonnes annually.
Companies & ownership
  • Australian Strategic Materials Ltd
    ASX:ASM · OTC:ASMMF
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Dubbo Project

New South Wales, Australia · Open Pit

Under Development
Rare Earth Elements
Mine life
20 years
Workforce
Up to 1,000 local jobs during construction and approximately 270 local jobs when operational.
Overview
The cornerstone rare earths and critical minerals mining and processing project for ASM, located at Toongi, 25 kilometres south of Dubbo in central-western New South Wales, Australia. It is a greenfield, open-cut mine development, currently construction-ready with all major state and federal approvals and licences in place, awaiting a final investment decision and financing.
Production
Annual extraction of ore is planned to be approximately one million tonnes.
Processing
Proposed heap-leach flowsheet involving stacking crushed ore on lined pads and applying leaching solutions. Earlier descriptions included crushing, grinding, roasting with sulphuric acid, and solvent extraction. Final products will be metal oxides and mixed chlorides.
Equipment
Truck and shovel/loader operation, mining equipment, processing equipment, an acid co-generation plant, a solvent extraction plant, potential for in-pit crushing and conveying. Requires construction of a water pipeline, natural gas pipeline, and upgrades to road and rail infrastructure.
Companies & ownership
  • Australian Strategic Materials Ltd
    ASX:ASM · OTC:ASMMF
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