Geological Research Completes Graphite Ore Exploration in Al-Qadarif

Sudanhorizon– Hala Hamza

The General Authority for Geological Research has completed a two-week field work to study and explore graphite ore in Al-Qadarif State.

In a statement, the Authority said the fieldwork covered several villages and settlements in the Al-Butana Plain, including Sarouj Mahmoud, Umm Sarha, Abu Qumbil, Al-Barisi, Sarouj Manana, Al-Sabbagh, Rira, and Al-Hashib, in coordination with and the support of the Geological Research Authority’s office in Al-Qadarif State.

Graphite is classified as a critical mineral due to its pivotal role in manufacturing energy storage batteries, electric vehicles, and advanced electronic applications. It is also a key component in lithium-ion batteries, serving as the primary anode material.

The team held a joint meeting with the Authority’s office in Al-Qadarif to discuss several technical issues related to geological and mining activities, as well as mechanisms for developing exploration work and enhancing the added value of mineral resources.

The team visited the sandstone project in Umm Rakouba, in the Al-Qallabat Al-Sharqiya locality, as part of an assessment of existing mining projects and to monitor their progress.

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