Tanzania unleashes global graphite ambition with Mahenge project

Minister for Minerals Antony Mavunde speaks during the official launch of the Mahenge Graphite Project on October 9, 2025. PHOTO | ROSEMARY MIRONDO

Mahenge. Tanzania is set to reap significant economic and social gains from the newly launched $300 million graphite mining project, which is expected to boost the country’s position as a major global supplier of critical minerals.

The project, led by Faru Graphite Corporation in partnership with Australia’s Black Rock Mining, will operate for more than 26 years. It is expected to create around 900 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs, while also stimulating infrastructure development in the host communities.