Lotus ramps up Kayelekera uranium production, starts acid plant commissioning
Uranium developer Lotus Resources says production ramp-up at the Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi is progressing, with the operation on track to reach nameplate output in the second quarter of 2026.
The company reported on Tuesday that the processing plant operated at about 80% utilisation during the second half of February, with milling rates reaching roughly 65% of steady-state levels.
Lotus said existing acid inventories and an ongoing delivery schedule would support the ramp-up to full production during the quarter.
Meanwhile, cold commissioning of the mine’s on-site acid plant has begun, with hot commissioning scheduled for April.
The company is also continuing work with converters to complete final product acceptance ahead of uranium deliveries.
MD Greg Bittar said in a statement that operational performance had improved steadily in recent weeks.
The company noted that once final product acceptance is achieved with one converter, it will be able to swap product between converters, providing greater flexibility across supply contracts and future uranium sales.
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