Power generation equipment manufacturer Himoinsa has been selected as the turnkey supplier to provide power continuity to the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania.

The equipment supplier provided four HTW 1260 generators with Mitsubishi engines, delivering a total power capacity of 4 MW to Lindi Jumbo, a project owned by Australian firm Walkabout Resources.

Although the mine is connected to Tanesco’s grid network, which is currently stable, its isolation in southern Tanzania prompted Walkabout to secure a reliable backup power solution. The mine calculated that anything more than a 5% downtime in yearly production due to a power outage would result in a significant ‘opportunity cost’ for the mine’s operations and shareholders. Therefore, the decision to purchase a back-up solution was a “no brainer”, according to the mine’s CEO, Andrew Cunningham.

Lindi Jumbo was drawn to Himoinsa’s rapid deployment capabilities, its original-equipment manufacturer support and the fact that its power solution adhere to local health and safety regulations. Himoinsa also boasts extensive experience in the mining sector across Southern and East Africa, along with premium manufacturing guarantees.

Additionally, Himoinsa understood Walkabout’s need to keep capital expenditure at a minimum to maximise returns on project investment.

“Having Himoinsa as our power partner of choice gives us comfort that we will be backed by a professional team, both in country and international in times of need,” says Cunningham.

Himoinsa business development director Matthew Bell expressed optimism about a long-term relationship with the Lindi Jumbo team as the mine operations continue to grow.

“Himoinsa is thrilled to have supported Lindi Jumbo in its considerable achievement to be the first graphite-producing mine in Tanzania. We are proud to have partnered with the mine and celebrate this milestone accomplishment for the company and the mining sector in this part of Tanzania, which is rapidly developing,” ends Bell.

Graphite is in highly sought after applications in among others, the automotive, manufacturing and electronics sectors, for batteries, lubricants, fire retardants and as a reinforcing agent.

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