Rosatom's Uranium Leap: Tanzania's Nuclear Future Begins
A Rosatom subsidiary has launched a pilot uranium processing plant at Tanzania's Mkuju River project. The facility, built by Mantra Tanzania Ltd, aims to collect data for a larger plant with a 3,000-ton capacity. Main facility construction is slated for 2026, with operations beginning by 2029.
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In a significant move for the nuclear industry, Rosatom's subsidiary has inaugurated a pilot uranium processing plant at the Mkuju River project in southern Tanzania. This initiative is set to position Tanzania as a key player in uranium production.
The pilot facility, developed by Mantra Tanzania Ltd at the Nyota deposit, is strategically designed to amass critical data for the development of a main processing plant. This future plant is anticipated to have a capacity of 3,000 tons of uranium per year, aligning with global demand.
Looking ahead, construction of the main facility is projected to commence in early 2026, with the start of operations anticipated in 2029. This timeline marks a pivotal step in Tanzania's nuclear sector expansion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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