Tanzanian Graphite Dispute Continues as South African Court Clears ARC
Tanzania · COMPANIES Key Facts —The claim: Pula Group seeks about $195 million in damages, alleging Motsepe-linked entities breached confidentiality and non-compete obligations tied to a Tanzanian graphite project. —The South African ruling: On 15 April 2026, the Gauteng High Court found African Rainbow Capital was not liable because it was not a party to […] The post Tanzanian Graphite Dispute…
A Tanzanian graphite dispute involving $195 million in damages has taken a significant turn after a South African court ruled on 15 April 2026 that African Rainbow Capital (ARC) was not liable due to not being a party to the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) signed in 2019. The claim, brought by Pula Group, alleges that entities linked to billionaire Patrice Motsepe breached confidentiality and non-compete obligations tied to a proposed graphite project in Tanzania.
The dispute centers on accusations that sensitive information shared during negotiations was later used to support an investment in Evolution Energy Minerals, an Australian-listed company with a nearby graphite asset. Despite the South African court's ruling, the broader case against other Motsepe-linked entities remains unresolved, with a mention scheduled for 23 February 2026 in Tanzanian proceedings.
This development highlights the complex interplay of local ambition, foreign capital, and contract enforcement within Tanzania's mining sector.
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