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The Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania, operated by EcoGraf, is Africa's largest development-ready graphite resource, crucial for the clean energy sector, providing high-quality, large flake graphite for batteries and industrial uses. With plans for significant expansion, it aims to be a major global supplier, utilizing environmentally friendly processing for battery anode materials, and holds a long-term mining license. Key Details:
- Location: Mahenge Graphite Province, Tanzania.
- Operator: EcoGraf (formerly Kibaran Resources).
- Resource: A large, high-quality graphite deposit, with 82% classified as "proven" reserves, supporting expansion plans.
- Significance: Key to the lithium-ion battery supply chain, providing feedstock for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage, using EcoGraf HFfree® technology for purification.
- Status: Secured a 25-year Special Mining Licence (SML) and is proceeding with financing for development.
- Expansion: Plans to increase production from initial stages to potentially 390,000 tonnes annually, making it Africa's largest planned producer.
Importance to Clean Energy:
- Graphite is essential for battery anodes, making Epanko vital for the EV transition.
- EcoGraf aims to offer a vertically integrated, sustainable supply chain, including recycling, with its proprietary purification technology