Name of the Project
Ancuabe graphite project.
Location
Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique.
Project Owner/s
Triton Minerals.
Project Description
Ancuabe is considered as one of the biggest and highest-quality, undeveloped graphite deposits in the world.
A strategic review and desktop study has suggested a two-stage development strategy for the project.
Stage 1 proposes the development and construction of a commercial pilot plant (CCP) for a small-scale processing plant, capable of producing flake graphite concentrate on a commercial basis. Triton is investigating a processing plant that will target the processing of 100 000 t/y to 125 000 t/y of ore, producing 5 000 t/y to
8 000 t/y of graphite concentrate.
Stage 1 will be completed using a stage gate approach, with the decision to progress to the next phase being based upon the results of the previous stage.
Stage 2 envisages the project’s expanding into a large-scale operation as planned in the 2017 definitive feasibility study, incorporating value-add enhancements identified in Stage 1.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Triton is aiming to bring the CCP into production within 18 months or September in the third quarter of 2023.
Latest Developments
Trinton is undertaking a scoping study to determine the capabilities of the CCP and undertake a similar comprehensive costing review exercise to ascertain the possibility of using a modular build methodology for the process plant.
The scoping study will also investigate other options to reduce upfront capital costs.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Triton Minerals, tel +61 8 6381 9050 or email info@tritonminerals.com.