Activated Carbon to Tanzania Customer Case
- Customer Country: Tanzania
- Port of Discharge: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Quantity: 26 tons
- Type: Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon
- Application: For Gold Recovery
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery Specifications
- HEYGOLDCARB®-CCGAC-612
- Size: 6-12 mesh
- Iodine value: 1100 mg/g min.
- Hardness: 99% min.
- Ash: 4% max.
26 Tons of Gold Activated Carbon Shipped to Tanzania
The Tanzanian client discovered Heycarbons through a Google search and visited our official website. While browsing our product information, they developed a strong interest in the Heygoldcarb® series of activated carbon, specifically designed for gold extraction.
During production, Heygoldcarb® products undergo rigorous air classification and polishing processes, resulting in high mechanical strength, uniform particle size, minimal sharp edges, and excellent wear resistance.
In the gold extraction process, these attributes help reduce the attrition of the activated carbon and the generation of fine particles, thereby minimizing gold losses caused by the loss of carbon fines and ultimately enhancing gold recovery efficiency.
Recognizing the performance of Heygoldcarb® products, the client reached out to Heycarbons to discuss product specifications, technical parameters, and procurement requirements. Following in-depth discussions, a partnership was successfully established.
Once an order is confirmed, Heycarbons strictly follows the customer’s requirements to manage production, quality inspection, packaging, and export shipping, ensuring the products are successfully dispatched to Tanzania.
This batch of activated carbon for gold extraction has been loaded into containers and successfully dispatched.
Provided below are photographs of the actual loading process, a video of the shipment, and the Bill of Lading. This information illustrates the entire process, from product delivery to international shipping, and demonstrates Heycarbons’ capability to provide a stable product supply and reliable delivery services to gold mining clients overseas.
Gold Activated Carbon to Tanzania Bill of Lading
Photos of the Shipment Process of Activated Carbon for Gold Extraction, Bound for Tanzania
At the client’s request, and to prevent the packaging from becoming soiled during long-distance transport, each bag is encased in an additional black protective bag.
Heycarbons Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Shipped to Tanzania Video
Current Status of the Activated Carbon Market for Gold Extraction in Tanzania
1. Overview of the Gold Mining Industry in Tanzania
Tanzania is a significant gold producer in East Africa, boasting abundant gold mineral resources primarily concentrated within the Lake Victoria gold belt and other mining areas.
The country’s gold mining sector comprises both large-scale, modern mines and a vast number of artisanal and small-scale mining operations, creating a multi-tiered market for gold extraction and processing.
In terms of the number of mines, artisanal and small-scale mines hold a clear advantage.
Meanwhile, large-scale industrial gold mines—with their higher ore processing capacity, well-developed gold refining facilities, and continuous production models—have become a major source of demand for activated carbon used in gold recovery.
2. Local Production and Imports of Activated Carbon for Gold Extraction in Tanzania
Tanzania has a well-established distribution and supply network for activated carbon, and in recent years, several small-scale activated carbon production projects have emerged.
However, its industrial activated carbon market remains heavily reliant on imports, with India, China, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam serving as the primary sources of supply.
According to international trade statistics, Tanzania’s imports of activated carbon in 2024 reached approximately 3,525 metric tons, with a total value of about US$8.2758 million, marking a significant increase compared to 2023.
These imported products are widely used in gold recovery, water treatment, and other industrial sectors, reflecting Tanzania’s ongoing demand for imported activated carbon.
With the continued development of Tanzania’s gold mining industry, local demand for high-performance activated carbon for gold recovery is steadily increasing.
Since the supply of industrial activated carbon remains heavily reliant on imports, international suppliers that can offer consistent product quality, technical expertise, and reliable delivery capabilities have good development opportunities in the local market.
3. Gold Refining Process in Tanzania
Gold refining processes in Tanzania vary depending on the scale of the mine, the nature of the ore, and investment capacity.
Large-scale industrial gold mines generally use the carbon-in-leach (CIL) and carbon-in-pulp (CIP) processes for gold recovery.
These two methods utilize granular activated carbon to adsorb dissolved gold from cyanide leach solutions. They are highly mature for industrial application, with representative mines including the Geita, Singida, and New Luika gold mines.
In contrast, many artisanal and small-scale mines still rely primarily on relatively simple processes such as gravity separation and vat leaching.
For some processing plants that use heap leaching or vat leaching, the carbon-in-column (CIC) method can also be used to recover gold from clarified gold-bearing solutions.
Therefore, CIL and CIP are representative activated carbon gold extraction processes used in large-scale industrial gold mines in Tanzania, while CIC is suitable for specific applications involving the treatment of gold-bearing solutions.
4. Market Demand and Development Opportunities for Gold-Recovery Activated Carbon in Tanzania
With the continued development of the gold mining industry in Tanzania and the ongoing operation of existing CIP and CIL gold extraction facilities, there remains a steady market demand for high-quality activated carbon used in gold recovery.
In the gold extraction process, the adsorption capacity, mechanical strength, particle uniformity, and abrasion resistance of activated carbon directly influence both gold recovery efficiency and operational costs.
Thanks to its highly developed pore structure, high mechanical strength, and good abrasion resistance, coconut shell-based granular activated carbon has become the preferred adsorbent material for CIP, CIL, and CIC gold recovery processes.
High-quality gold activated carbon not only effectively adsorbs dissolved gold, but also reduced particle attrition and fine powder generation during use, thereby lowering the risk of gold loss associated with the escape of gold-laden carbon fines.
Why Choose Heycarbons Activated Carbon Supplier from China?
As a professional supplier of coconut shell activated carbon, Heycarbons is committed to providing high-performance activated carbon for gold recovery in Tanzania and other gold-producing regions.
The Heygoldcarb® product series undergoes air classification, grinding, and rigorous screening during production, resulting in uniform particle size, minimal sharp edges, and high mechanical strength.
These characteristics help reduce attrition and the generation of fine particles, ensuring that the activated carbon meets the specific requirements for adsorption performance and operational stability across various gold extraction processes.
Heycarbons has specialized in activated carbon for over 20 years, accumulating extensive experience in production, product application, and international export. Has obtained various relevant certificates. All required documents in place.
We are dedicated to providing global clients with professional, customized activated carbon solutions and reliable, seamless end-to-end export support.
