John de Vries
Tanzaniabusiness executiveMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John de Vries is the CEO of Faru Graphite Corporation, leading the Mahenge project, a significant $300 million investment in Tanzania's graphite mining sector aimed at enhancing the country’s position as a global supplier of critical minerals.
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Black Rock Limited managing director John de Vries thanked the government for its cooperation and support in advancing the Mahenge project.
Tanzania pushes miners to turn projects from paper to jobsThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-06-22
Tanzania· 2026-06-22
Faru CEO John de Vries said construction has already started, with Phase 1 expected to produce 90,000 tonnes of graphite per year.
Tanzania unleashes global graphite ambition with Mahenge projectThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2025-10-10
Tanzania· 2025-10-10
