Sulphuric acid production and uranium processing has resumed at Lotus Resources' Kayelekera uranium mine, the company announced on 12 August.
Both the acid plant and processing plant were halted in June "following the disruption of third-party acid supply and a setback in the commissioning of the acid plant, due to the partial failure of refractory bricks within the sulphur furnace".
The acid plant has sufficient sulphur inventory onsite and supply visibility for the remainder of 2026, managing director Greg Bittar said. This is a key strategic project for Kayelekera and "will deliver improved acid supply security and significantly reduced reagent costs", he added.
The sulphur burner is understood to produce around 73,000 t/yr of sulphuric acid, requiring around 24,000 t/yr of sulphur to operate at full capacity.
