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EcoGraf Limited (ASX:EGR)

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Announcement
Release
7 May 2026 4:37PM
Price at Release
$0.325
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Summary
EcoGraf Limited has partnered with NMB Bank PLC to manage compensation payments for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) as part of the Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania. This agreement aims to deliver compensation in compliance with IFC standards and World Bank principles, along with providing financial literacy training to PAPs. The construction of the Mine Access Road represents a key step in advancing the project towards execution, ensuring reliable site access and reducing development risks. The initiative aligns with EcoGraf's project financing strategy and is supported by a loan arrangement with KfW IPEX-Bank.
Key Points
  • EcoGraf Limited appointed NMB Bank PLC to support compensation payments for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) as part of the Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania.
  • The agreement involves implementing a compensation framework in accordance with IFC Performance Standards and the World Bank Equator Principles.
  • NMB Bank will establish bank accounts for PAPs along the Mine Access Road, delivering payments in a secure and transparent manner.
  • NMB Bank and EcoGraf will provide financial literacy training to PAPs to help them manage compensation funds effectively.
  • The Mine Access Road is a foundational infrastructure component for the project, allowing dual access and mitigating wet-season constraints.
  • This initiative marks the beginning of on-ground early works, facilitating project readiness for construction upon final investment decision (FID).
  • The project aligns with EcoGraf's financing strategy, involving a senior secured loan facility arranged by KfW IPEX-Bank under the German Untied Loan Guarantee scheme.
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