Lotus Resources Limited has received confirmation from the Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) that its 85%-owned subsidiary, Lotus (Africa) Limited, will be issued the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Certificate for the Kayelekera Uranium Project.

This follows MEPA’s formal approval of the ESIA Report in May 2025. In correspondence dated 14 July 2025, MEPA advised that the final certificate will be ready for collection within seven days, marking a key regulatory milestone for the project.

The ESIA Certificate is a prerequisite for uranium production to proceed under Malawi’s environmental laws. Its issuance clears the way for Kayelekera’s planned restart this quarter, aligning with Lotus’s production timeline.

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Lotus Managing Director Greg Bittar said “With Kayelekera uranium production commencing this quarter, we are very pleased to have confirmation that our ESIA Certificate is to be issued. We thank MEPA and, more broadly, the Government of Malawi for the collaborative approach and strong ongoing support for the restart of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine.

“We will continue to work closely with MEPA and all stakeholders as Kayelekera uranium production ramps up over the following months. Our top priority remains to provide an ongoing safe and secure operation for our onsite team, the local communities and the environment,” said Bittar.

The Kayelekera Uranium Mine, located in northern Malawi, was previously in production and is being brought back online as global demand for uranium rises.