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Bugarama
Kagera, Tanzania · Africa
About Bugarama
Bugarama sits on the route: 25 minutes from Rulenge.
Bugarama is a town located in Kagera, Tanzania. With a population of 32,494, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Bugarama sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bugarama to your route.
About Bugarama
The Kabanga Nickel Project is an active battery metals mine exploration project 130 km south west of Lake Victoria in the Ngara District of the Kagera Region in Tanzania. The project is a joint venture between Lifezone Metals and the Tanzanian Government. When completed, it is expected to produce 50,000 metric tons ofRead more
high-grade nickel annually along with copper and cobalt byproducts.
The project was previously held in a partnership between Barrick Gold and Xstrata Nickel.
As of 16 July 2007 The exploration program has so far placed 9.7 million tonnes at 2.37% nickel into the indicated resource category, with an additional 30.3 million tonnes at 2.8% nickel in the estimated inferred resource category. Construction of the permanent mining camp is expected to begin in 2009 with operations commencing in 2011. At full capacity the mine is estimated to employ over 2,000 people. At present Xstrata has invested US$95 million in the pre-feasibility stage of development.
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Where is Bugarama located?
Bugarama is located in Kagera, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -2.8706 latitude, 30.5281 longitude.
What is the population of Bugarama?
Bugarama has a population of approximately 32,494 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,494
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tanzania
- Region
- Kagera
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates
- -2.8706, 30.5281
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