Tantalex Lithium CEO Eric Allard joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has proudly announced a significant milestone – the successful production of the inaugural batch of tin and tantalum concentrates at its TiTan alluvial plant, situated in the Manono region.
What sets this achievement apart is that the TiTan plant’s production process adheres meticulously to the principles of the Responsible Minerals Initiative.
This commitment to responsible sourcing of critical materials makes Tantalex’s output highly coveted in the market, underlining the company’s dedication to sustainability and ethical practices.
Notably, the outputs from the TiTan plant are an integral part of a strategic offtake agreement with AfriMet Resources Ag, further cementing Tantalex’s position in the industry. Allard further elaborated on the TiTan plant’s impressive capabilities.
Located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this state-of-the-art facility boasts a designed capacity of 130 tonnes per hour, signifying its potential for substantial production.
Currently, the plant is operating at around 50 tons per hour, running for an average of eight hours per day.
However, the company is actively implementing continuous optimization measures at the site to achieve its maximum production capacity.
Allard revealed Tantalex’s ambitious goal to ramp up production to a full 130 tons per hour, operating for 16 hours a day within the next three months.
These measures include the deployment of a new scrubber trommel and an increase in the water supply to the plant, both of which will contribute to achieving optimal operational efficiency.
