Canadian graphite plant moves to Okanjande

Northern Graphite has completed relocating its processing plant to Okanjande mine near Otjiwarongo as it prepares to restart mining operations by the end of 2027.

The Canadian company produces natural graphite from two mines in Canada and owns the Okanjande project, located 20km south of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region.

“Okanjande hosts a large graphite resource in one of Africa’s most politically stable jurisdictions, with access to a deep-water port that provides substantial competitive advantages over many competing projects,” Northern Graphite chief executive Hugues Jacquemin announced on Tuesday.