The Latest

Tanzania’s Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project Gets Approvals To Commence Production

March 22, 2024
1 minute read
Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project TSF

Walkabout Resources (ASX:WKT) recently announced that it has obtained the necessary approvals to use and operate the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at its Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine.

A TSF is a structure used in mining operations to store the waste material produced during the extraction of minerals. This waste material, known as tailings, typically consists of finely ground rock particles, water, and chemicals used in the extraction process.

The construction of the 28.3-hectare TSF has been monitored throughout by independent engineers to ensure it meets the design standards.

Tanzania Investment Guide 2026 Free Edition

The TSF is designed to capture and recirculate water in excess of that required for the environmentally sound storage of tailings. This recirculation reduces the need for new water to be added to the plant process.

After submitting the Detailed Construction Report for the TSF, Walkabout Resources has now received the operating permit from the Tanzanian Ministry of Water in Dodoma.

This is the final government approval required for the start-up of the mine.

The permit requires some minor updates to operating documentation and some further monitoring equipment to be installed.

Walkabout Resources’ Managing Director & CEO Andrew Cunningham commented; “With the receipt of the final government approval for the operation of the Lindi Jumbo mine, we are now clear to commence both wet commissioning and production of the mine.”

TanzaniaInvest Capital Markets Report Banner

Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project

The high-grade, high-margin, large flake Lindi Jumbo Graphite project is located in south-eastern Tanzania approximately 200km from the port of Mtwara. It is 100%-owned by Walkabout Resources.

The project is expected to contribute 40,000 tonnes of premium natural flake graphite to international markets.

Want to know more about Mining in Tanzania? Our free overview of the Tanzania Business and Investment Guide 2026 covers Mining, plus key sectors and investment opportunities. The complete 141-page edition includes policies, taxation, key regulations, full macroeconomic data, and sources, and is also available at no cost upon completion of a short form.

Download Free OverviewGet the Full Edition for Free
Tweet
Share
Share
Share
Related Posts
EU-Tanzania Roadshow 2026 APM Terminals at Maasvlakte Rotterdam
Read More

EU–Tanzania Roadshow Ends With Rotterdam and Antwerp Port Visits as Tanzania Pitches Port, Rail and Logistics Opportunities to European Companies

The EU-Tanzania roadshow ended in Antwerp on 6 October 2026 after port visits in Rotterdam, with Tanzania's port and rail authorities pitching openings for terminal operators, EPC contractors, private rail operators and digital rolling stock tracking, while rail operator Vecturis, minerals logistics group Polytra, heavy lifting company Sarens and marine data company GEOxyz outlined their plans in Tanzania. The EU said it will join the World Bank and the EIB, which has a formal financing request, in supporting the Dar es Salaam port expansion, and offered Global Gateway guarantees, equity and feasibility funding for company projects screened by member states.
EU-Tanzania Roadshow 2026 The Hague day 1 opening Mkumbo
Read More

EU–Tanzania Roadshow Reaches The Hague With Coffee, Cashew, Critical Minerals, and Port Investment Pitches

The EU-Tanzania roadshow reached The Hague on 5 October 2026 for its final leg, where Tanzania pitched coffee and cashew processing, wheat and edible oils, critical minerals, the new Bagamoyo and Mwambani ports on the mainland, Zanzibar's Mangapwani port hub, four dry ports, and two new lines of the standard gauge railway network to around 90 businesses. Agriculture emerged as the priority sector for European and Dutch investors, with the best opportunities in food production and value addition, backed by Dutch expertise as the world's second-largest agricultural exporter.
EU-Tanzania Roadshow 2026-2027 Helsinki day 2 critical minerals visit
Read More

Tanzanian Delegation Visits EU’s Only Nickel Smelter, Metso Research Center, and Nokia on Day Two of EU-Tanzania Roadshow in Finland

On 29 September 2026, the second day of the EU-Tanzania roadshow in Finland, the Tanzanian delegation visited Metso's Pori Research Center, where around 180 experts work on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, battery materials, and smelting, and Boliden's Harjavalta site, home to the only nickel smelter in the EU. The digital track included visits to Nokia, the Finnish Information Security Cluster, and technology company Gofore, with talks on digital sovereignty, digital public infrastructure, and Tanzania's move to a cashless economy.

Want to know more about investing in Tanzania? Our free overview of the Tanzania Business and Investment Guide 2026 covers the economy, key sectors and investment opportunities. The complete 141-page edition, which includes policies, taxation, key regulations, full macroeconomic data and sources, is also available at no cost upon completion of a short form.

Download Free Overview Get the Full Edition for Free