RE: Acp27 Oct 2023 15:26
No what I said was based on the links provided
"The MOU lays the groundwork for a legally binding agreement for TAZARA to transport graphite produced by Black Rock to the Port of Dar es Salaam via existing railway sidings and rail lines.
The agreement specifies railway rights as well as freight haulage, and aims to provide cost-effective critical logistics requirements for Black Rock's anticipated activities at Mahenge. This includes rail transportation and access for graphite products, identifying the ideal operating regime for Black Rock's proposed operation, and providing secure storage facilities.
Black Rock chief executive John de Vries said that direct access to rail infrastructure would give the company a competitive advantage, allowing for lower costs and sustainable operations."
It looks like Blackrock will have exclusive use of the railways and for the electricity part, it does state on there that-
"Under the agreement, TANESCO will construct a new substation and a 220kV transmission line to the project site, which is expected to provide sufficient power for the entire project's needs."
Which again suggests that the power provided will be just for Blackrock not for anyone else. I like everyone else here would love it, if an rns came out tomorrow saying we have signed an agreement with x and will get a prepayment of y dollars and will commence building the mine in the next few months. But as I've said several times, there has been no development of any sort in the last year and more. Other than seeing what the weather is like and how much rainfall there is, what are we doing to progress this project?