{"id":2864676,"version":0,"headline":"Sulphuric acid Malawi production resumes for Lotus","dateModified":"2026-08-13T10:14:21Z","datePublished":"2026-08-13T10:13:59Z","articleBody":"<article><p class=\"lead\">Sulphuric acid production and uranium processing has resumed at Lotus Resources' Kayelekera uranium mine, the company announced on 12 August.</p><p>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\".</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p class=\"bylines\">By Fenella Rhodes</p></article>","dateline":"London, 13 August (Argus)","license":"<footer><p><br> Send comments and request more information at <a href=\"mailto:feedback@argusmedia.com?subject=Argus Direct article feedback&body=I am contacting you regarding Sulphuric acid Malawi production resumes for Lotus, available at http://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/cs-25035373.\" target=\"_parent\"> feedback@argusmedia.com </a></p><p><i> Copyright © 2026. <a href=\"http://www.argusmedia.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Argus Media group</a>. All rights reserved. </i></p></footer>","copyrightHolder":"Argus Media group","copyrightYear":2026,"taxonomy":{"contexts":[{"name":"Fundamentals","children":[{"name":"Demand","children":[]},{"name":"Supply","children":[]}]}],"regions":[{"name":"Africa","children":[{"name":"East Africa","children":[{"name":"Malawi","children":[]}]}]}],"sectors":[{"name":"Fertilizers","children":[{"name":"Sulphur","children":[]},{"name":"Sulphuric acid","children":[]}]}]},"pullQuote":null,"newsType":"Daily news","language":"en-GB","keywords":null,"isFree":true,"isFeatured":false,"body":"<p class=\"lead\">Sulphuric acid production and uranium processing has resumed at Lotus Resources' Kayelekera uranium mine, the company announced on 12 August.</p><p>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\".</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p class=\"bylines\">By Fenella Rhodes</p>","lead":"Sulphuric acid production and uranium processing has resumed at Lotus Resources' Kayelekera uranium mine, the company announced on 12 August.","cmsId":"25035373","source":"Censhare"}