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Mining Technology · 10 September 2026

Total Graphite appoints Lycopodium for Montepuez project study update

Total Graphite engaged Lycopodium Minerals Africa to review and update feasibility work on the Montepuez Graphite Project in Mozambique. Lycopodium will re-examine the process design and flowsheet for the site. Initial results are targeted for November 2026, with a second phase to update the feasibility study expected before attempts to secure project finance and a view to resuming construction in 2027.

Why it matters: This update under the critical minerals theme shows a graphite project advancing toward financing and construction.

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Source
Mining Technology (tier 1)
Published
10 September 2026
Link
https://www.mining-technology.com/news/total-graphite-appoints-lycopodium-montepuez-project/
Content depth
full
Regions
sub-saharan-africa
Subregions
east-africa-horn
Actors
Total Graphite, Lycopodium Minerals Africa
Edition
2026-09-11

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Total Graphite has engaged Lycopodium Minerals Africa to review and update feasibility work
Lycopodium will re-examine the process design and flowsheet for the Montepuez site
Initial results from this phase of work are targeted for November 2026. The company has indicated that, subject to these findings, a second phase will follow to formally update the feasibility study. This is expected to precede attempts to secure project finance, with a view to resuming construction in 2027.