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Construction at the Longonjo rare earth project in Angola is on track for commissioning in 2027, with initial production expected to be 2,400 t/y of neodymium/praseodymium and 73 t/y of dysprosium/terbium. Plans are in place to double production post-2030.

Current resources exceed 300 million tonnes, with a drill program aimed at increasing this towards one billion tonnes. The project will be powered by hydroelectricity from the Luaca dam and is connected to the Port of Lobito through the Lobito corridor.

Discussions are ongoing to establish a U.S. mine-to-magnet supply chain. Key pre-construction facilities are operational, and major equipment packages are progressing on schedule.