Thakadu Battery Metals

Enabling Africa's role in global clean-energy supply chains.

Thakadu supplies high-purity battery materials to global automotive and battery manufacturers. Its flagship nickel sulphate refinery, the first in Africa, achieved commercial production in 2021. Chromtech owns 89% of Thakadu Refining and 32% of Thakadu Battery Materials.

Key Operations / Capabilities

Nickel Sulphate Refinery

Africa’s first commercial production of battery-grade nickel

Global Supply

Supplying high-purity materials to automotive and battery manufacturers

Ethical Sourcing

Responsible mining and beneficiation practices

Strategic Importance

Positions Chromtech within the fast-growing clean-energy sector, enabling sustainable development and global market participation.

Key Metrics / Achievements

First African nickel sulphate refinery

89% ownership of Thakadu Refining, 32% Thakadu Battery Materials

Commercial production since 2021

Community & Sustainability Highlights

Supports ethical sourcing and beneficiation

Long-term sustainable industry development

Customer / Market Focus

Automotive and battery manufacturers globally