About Us
The future of electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, advanced manufacturing and defense technologies depends on secure access to critical minerals. Tanzania is home to world-class graphite resources, underpinning its growing role in global clean-energy supply chains. Duma, a subsidiary of EcoGraf Limited, is advancing the Epanko Graphite Project, one of the country’s most advanced natural graphite developments. Through responsible mining, strong local partnerships and downstream value-adding, Duma is committed to delivering sustainable benefits for Tanzanian communities while supporting resilient, ex-China supply chains for global battery anode materials and industrial markets.
Epanko Project
The Epanko Graphite Project, located in south-eastern Tanzania, is one of the world’s most advanced large-scale natural graphite development projects, with a high-quality resource suited to battery anode materials and industrial applications.
The Project is in the final stages of securing debt finance, with a mandated KfW IPEX-Bank UFK-backed loan. All technical, environmental, social and commercial due diligence programs have been completed, underscoring Epanko’s strategic importance to global critical minerals supply chains and its alignment with international ESG and development finance standards.
Local Economic Benefits
The Company’s Tanzanian operations are expected to deliver meaningful economic benefits at both regional and national levels over the life of mine (LOM). Project studies have indicated the potential to support
- Hundreds of direct employment opportunities during construction and operations
- Significant indirect employment through local supply chains, contractors, and service providers
- Substantial economic contribution to local communities and the broader Tanzanian economy through wages, procurement spend, taxes, royalties, and infrastructure development over the LOM
EcoGraf and Duma TanzGraphite continues to view local employment, skills transfer, and economic participation as core pillars of its development strategy – ensuring that project growth translates into durable, long-term benefits for Tanzania and host communities.
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| Employment & Workforce | Local Procurement | Economic Contribution |
| ~300–500 direct jobs during construction and steady-state operations | 60–70% of operating expenditure directed to in-country suppliers over the life of mine | ~3 billion US dollars in cumulative in-country economic value over the life of mine |
| 1,500–2,000+ indirect jobs supported through local contractors, suppliers, logistics and services | Strong participation from Tanzanian-owned businesses across civil works, transport, maintenance, catering, security and professional services | Value delivered through wages, procurement, taxes, royalties and community investment |
| 85–95% of operational workforce expected to be Tanzanian nationals, with progressive localisation of skilled and supervisory roles | Long-term supplier development and skills transfer to strengthen local supply chains | Ongoing multiplier effects supporting regional development, skills transfer and downstream economic activity |
| Training for local employees, helping Tanzanians gain mining and technical skills that can be used across the broader sector | Infrastructure upgrades that benefit both the mine and local communities, such as improvements to roads, power substations, new housing, schools or health facilities for people relocated by the project |
Corporate Structure
Important Public-Private partnership based on shared values of equity and trust. Tanzania holds a 16 % free-carried interest in the project, ensuring the government gets a direct share of profits
Opportunities
Careers
At Duma TanzGraphite, we seek people who are passionate, self-driven and who share our commitment to out Company Values of safety, community, innovation, sustainability and integrity.
EOI
Duma TanzGraphite prioritises procurement from Tanzanian businesses through our Local Content Plan. We welcome local and international suppliers who share our commitment to safety, quality, and responsible business practices.
