Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has begun construction of the Tipume accommodation village at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi.
Tipume – meaning “let’s rest” in Chichewa – is a key step in preparing Kangankunde for the next phase of construction and operations. Initial roadworks, bush clearing for camp access and associated earthworks have been completed. The current phase of works includes subgrade, subbase and base preparation, installation of the wearing course, cut-and-fill activities for the camp terrace, and establishing the camp footprint with drainage and sediment controls. Civil construction for camp facilities is scheduled to start on December 15, 2025.
Clearing complete at the future Tipume Camp site at Kangankunde.
“Tipume marks the point where Kangankunde moves from planning into delivery," LIN executive director Zac Komur said. "Our experienced people are working on 8/3 rosters from across Africa, spending more time on site than they do at home, and we have a responsibility to look after them properly.
"By investing early in a safe, modern and comfortable camp, we are setting the tone for how this Project will be built and operated. Tipume will give our teams a place to rest, recover and connect, and it will be a critical foundation for bringing Kangankunde into production on schedule.”
Designed to house up to 90 personnel, the camp will include a gym and recreation areas, a mess hall and food delivery zone, a reception building, parking and landscaped areas. All rooms will be air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with televisions to provide a comfortable living and working environment for staff.
Render of the individual accommodation houses, designed to provide a safe and comfortable living environment for the Kangankunde workforce.
The camp is being delivered as a turn-key development by Apex International under the supervision of Lindian’s project owners’ team, with completion targeted for Q1 2026.
Strengthened leadership
This week Lindian also appointed Robert Rickie as commercial and supply manager, further bolstering its leadership capability as construction and project delivery advance at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi.
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Rickie brings more than 15 years’ experience in contracts, procurement and project delivery across the mining and resources sector. He joins Lindian from IGO Ltd, where he served as head of contracts and procurement, reporting to the CFO and leading a team of more than 15 people across three operating sites and a major project development portfolio.