We recently shipped 13 tons of HMGOLD7000 coconut shell activated carbon for gold recovery to a mining client in Djibouti. One 20-foot container, packed with 25 kg bags, departed from our factory and headed to the Port of Djibouti.
This article covers the order background, why a 20GP container was the right fit for this volume, and how we ensure quality from factory floor to container seal.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | HMGOLD7000 coconut shell activated carbon
for gold recovery |
| Quantity | 13 tons |
| Container | 1 × 20GP |
| Packaging | 25 kg PP woven bags |
| Destination | Port of Djibouti, Djibouti |
| End use | Gold recovery (CIL/CIP process) |
Djibouti sits at the Horn of Africa, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden. While the country's own gold mining sector is still developing, Djibouti's port and free trade zone make it a logistics gateway for the broader East African gold belt — including Ethiopia, Somalia, and parts of Sudan and Eritrea, all of which have active gold operations.
This particular order went directly to a mining operation in Djibouti. The client needed a reliable supply of gold recovery carbon with consistent adsorption performance for their CIL circuit. After evaluating samples, they placed an initial order of 13 tons — a practical volume for a 20GP container and a good starting point to validate the carbon in their plant before scaling up.
A standard 20-foot container (20GP) handles up to 21–22 tons of payload. For 13 tons of activated carbon, it's the right choice:
Every shipment from our factory follows the same process, whether it's 13 tons to Djibouti or 140 tons to Egypt:
For clients who can't visit the factory — which is most of our African customers — these loading photos and videos are their eyes on the ground. It's not a sales gimmick. It's how we've built repeat orders across 40+ countries.
HMGOLD7000 is our mid-range gold recovery carbon, designed for CIL and CIP circuits that need solid adsorption kinetics without the premium price tag of our top-tier HMGOLD7500. It's made from coconut shell, steam-activated in our kilns in Fujian and Ningxia provinces, China.
HMGOLD7000 is a proven workhorse in gold plants across East Africa, West Africa, and Central Asia. For full specifications, visit our HMGOLD product page.
Yes. We ship regularly to ports across East Africa, including Djibouti, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, and Port Sudan. Djibouti's port handles container cargo efficiently, and we can arrange CIF or FOB terms depending on your preference.
Our minimum order quantity is 10 tons — enough to fill a 20GP container. For first-time buyers, we recommend starting with one container to test the carbon in your plant, then scaling up based on results.
We provide pre-shipment samples and test reports for every batch. You can also arrange third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) at our factory. During loading, we share real-time photos and videos via WhatsApp so you can monitor the process remotely.
Need gold recovery carbon delivered to East Africa? We've shipped to Djibouti, Tanzania, Egypt, Niger, Benin, Sudan, Ghana, and more. Tell us your volume and specs — we'll quote within 24 hours.
