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Songwe Hill

Rare Earth Mining Project

Preliminary Analyst Data

Project Overview

Status

Permitting

Ore Type

Carbonatite

Country

Malawi

Target Year

2027

Operator

Mkango Resources

Geological Classification

Host Rock

Carbonatite

Primary Mineral

Bastnäsite / Monazite

Key Elements

Nd, Pr (Magnet Grade)

Development Milestones

2 of 7 milestones complete29%
  1. ✓

    Pre-Feasibility Study

    Positive PFS completed for the Songwe Hill carbonatite deposit in Malawi.

    Completed2019
  2. ✓

    Definitive Feasibility Study

    DFS confirmed project economics targeting NdPr and heavy rare earth production.

    Completed2022
  3. ◉

    Mining Permit Application

    Full mining permit application submitted to the Malawian Government for review.

    In Progress2026
  4. ○

    Mining Permit Granted

    Regulatory approval for mining operations required before FID.

    PendingQ3 2026
  5. ○

    Final Investment Decision

    FID subject to permit receipt, offtake agreements and project financing close.

    PendingQ4 2026
  6. ○

    Construction Commencement

    Mine development and processing plant construction.

    Pending2027
  7. ○

    First Production

    First rare earth carbonate production from the Songwe Hill operation.

    Pending2028

Location

Latitude: -15.9320°

Longitude: 35.6110°

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Target Elements

Elements associated with this project's ore type.

LaCePrNd
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