RE: Infrastructure ...16 Apr 2026 10:42
Key Transportation Components
Sealed Road Network: A UK-funded project is upgrading the road from Kitgum to Kidepo, which runs close to the Orom-Cross site. A new junction will link the mine directly to this sealed highway, providing a "tarmacked route from mine to port".
Mombasa Port Access: The primary export route involves trucking the graphite concentrate to the port of Mombasa, Kenya, for shipment to international markets.
Trucking Fleet: Blencowe plans to use long-distance "prime mover" trucks for transportation.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Potential: As part of a "green graphite" strategy, Blencowe is exploring the use of electric prime movers for logistics to lower carbon emissions.
Future Rail Option: The company is considering rail transport from the regional center of Gulu, which could further reduce costs once the operation scales up, as part of the overall logistics advantage.
Key Logistics Advantages
Improved Infrastructure: The infrastructure required for production is largely already in place, including road access, which keeps upfront capital costs low.
Reduced Handling: The, site is located approximately 28km from the main road, and the upgraded roads facilitate easier transport from this remote location.