Namtumbo, Tanzania – On July 30, Mantra Tanzania Ltd. (a subsidiary of Uranium One Group, part of Rosatom) commissioned a pilot uranium processing facility at the Mkuju River project located in southern Tanzania. The official inauguration ceremony was graced by Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, government officials, local community leaders, and representatives fr om Rosatom organizations. This milestone symbolizes the strengthening of Russia-Tanzania cooperation in the field of nuclear energy.
‘Rosatom offers its cutting-edge uranium processing technologies to develop distinctive geological potential of Tanzania. As with all our partners, we intend to advance cooperation with the country on the basis of equality and mutual understanding. In doing so, Rosatom consistently adheres to the principles of sustainable development while strictly upholding high environmental and social standards. We are delighted to assist Tanzania in taking a pivotal step toward integrating into the global nuclear energy landscape,’ emphasized Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom.
Located at
the Nyota deposit, the pilot facility will test uranium processing technologies
and develop optimization solutions as needed. The data gathered will underpin
the design of the main processing facility, which is planned to have an annual
production capacity of up to 3,000 tons of uranium. The main facility’s
construction is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with operations
expected to commence in 2029. The project’s full-scale development is projected
to create around 4,000
new jobs across Tanzania’s mining sector and associated industries.
Additionally, the project will contribute significantly to the development of
regional infrastructure, including upgrades to the road network in the Namtumbo
district.
The project fully adheres to Tanzanian and international environmental standards, employing an advanced environmental protection system featuring real-time ecosystem monitoring, closed-loop water recirculation, and biodiversity conservation initiatives.
The successful commissioning of the Mkuju River pilot facility is not only a technological achievement but also a concrete result of a strategic partnership founded on trust, shared values, and long-term vision. This Russia-Tanzania collaboration exemplifies how responsible resource development – leveraging cutting-edge technology and steadfast environmental commitments – can catalyze economic transformation, stimulate regional infrastructure development, improve quality of life, and enhance the welfare of local communities.
Mkuju River
Project: Owned by Mantra Tanzania Ltd. and located in the Namtumbo district of
the Ruvuma region (southern Tanzania). Mantra Tanzania is part of the
Rosatom group.
Rosatom is
a global leader in nuclear technology. The only company offering comprehensive
solutions across the entire nuclear energy value chain: from design and
construction of nuclear power plants to uranium mining, enrichment, fuel
production, decommissioning, and radioactive waste management. Rosatom is also
actively engaged in nuclear medicine, scientific research, isotope production,
as well as digital and innovative products. www.rosatom.ru
Uranium One Group: An international mining group within Rosatom. One of the world’s largest uranium producers with assets in Kazakhstan, Tanzania, and Namibia. Uranium One adheres to the highest standards in occupational health, industrial and environmental safety, and implements long-term socio-economic development programs in the regions wh ere it operates. www.uranium1.com
