The Orom-Cross Graphite project in Akurumo parish, Orom East sub county in Kitgum district is being developed by Consolidated African Resources (Uganda) Limited. It has been on-going since 2013 but focusing mainly on exploration and a drilling campaign to assess the mineral resource among others. The project is on schedule for implementation in 2024 but requires completing a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The scope includes the 21km2 Mining License Area, processing plant, waste dumpsites, access roads, power, water and accommodation and aligning the ESIA to IFC standards.
The following management plans are being developed to align the study to IFC.
- Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan.
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
- Community Development Plan.
- Livelihood Restoration Plan
- Emergency Management Plan
- Waste Management Plan
- Biodiversity Management Plan
- Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change Mitigation Plan
- Life of Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan
- Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
