Kanyika Niobium Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Malawi
Source: Discovery Alert
The Kanyika niobium project in Malawi is a critical mineral development with a JORC-compliant resource of 68.3 million tonnes at 0.28% niobium pentoxide. It features a 1.5 Mtpa concentrator designed for multi-stage beneficiation and aims to produce aerospace and defence grade niobium products. Construction started in January 2026, with phased production beginning in Q4 2027 and full capacity targe
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Road, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Malawi
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Discovery Alert
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Kanyika niobium project in Malawi is a critical mineral development with a JORC-compliant resource of 68.3 million tonnes at 0.28% niobium pentoxide. It features a 1.5 Mtpa concentrator designed for multi-stage beneficiation and aims to produce aerospace and defence grade niobium products. Construction started in January 2026, with phased production beginning in Q4 2027 and full capacity targeted by 2029. The project includes infrastructure development such as site preparation, access roads, utilities, water supply, and power infrastructure, and incorporates environmental and social compliance frameworks. |
Original sector | Mining |
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Country | Malawi |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Road, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-03-26 |
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