Nile Carbon
Excellence in Every Granule
Manufacturers of premium activated carbon from coconut shells — Coimbatore, India.
Distributed across West Africa under NORE CARBON & FASO CARBON brands.
The Medaf Investment
Legacy of Excellence
Nile Carbon is a proud subsidiary of the Medaf Investment — a leading international conglomerate operating across water infrastructure, mining, energy, telecommunications, chemicals, logistics, and industrial supply throughout Africa, MENA, and Europe.
With over 22 years of field experience spanning 17+ countries and oversight of projects valued at over USD 4 billion, the Medaf Investment brings unmatched operational depth and strategic vision to every venture it undertakes.
Leveraging the Group’s extensive logistics network, government relationships, and industrial expertise — Nile Carbon was established to meet the growing demand for premium coconut shell activated carbon in West Africa’s mining, water treatment, and industrial sectors.
17+ Countries
Pan-African & international operations
7 Sectors
Water · Mining · Energy · Chemicals · Telecom
USD 4B+
Capital investments overseen
22+ Years
Field expertise & leadership
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
India’s Finest Coconut
Shell Region
Nile Carbon’s manufacturing facility is strategically located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — one of India’s premier industrial hubs and home to the world’s finest coconut shell raw materials. The region’s unique agricultural ecosystem produces coconut shells with exceptionally high carbon content and low ash levels, making them ideal for premium activated carbon production.
Our plant uses steam activation through rotary kilns at 900°C — a high-precision process developed with 22+ years of expertise — to unlock the maximum micropore structure and surface area of each granule.
The result: NORE CARBON™ 60 — a coconut shell activated carbon with Iodine Value 1150+, Hardness 98%, and Mesh Size 6×12, optimized for gold recovery via CIP/CIL/CIC processes.
World-Class Manufacturing
Technology & Expertise
Our production process is led by experts with 22+ years of experience using high-precision industrial rotary kilns, ensuring every batch meets the highest international standards.
“NORE CARBON: Innovating Today for a Greener Tomorrow — where excellence meets sustainability in every granule.”
Words from Our Leadership
At Nile Carbon, our commitment goes far beyond producing activated carbon. We are building a legacy of environmental responsibility, technological excellence, and sustainable economic growth for Africa. Our coconut shell-based products represent the finest that nature and human expertise can create together.
With the backing of the Medaf Investment’s 22+ years of experience across mining, water, and industrial sectors, Nile Carbon is uniquely positioned to serve the growing demands of West Africa’s gold mining and water treatment industries — delivering quality, reliability, and innovation in every shipment.
Our factory in Coimbatore, India represents the perfect convergence of the world’s finest coconut shell raw materials, cutting-edge activation technology, and the expertise of engineers who have dedicated their careers to this science. Every batch we produce is a testament to that commitment.
We have engineered our processes to deliver NORE CARBON™ 60 — a product that consistently delivers outstanding gold adsorption performance, superior hardness, and 100+ regeneration cycles. Our clients in West Africa’s gold mines trust us because we never compromise on quality.
Laboratory Testing &
Research Development
Our in-house Quality Control Laboratory performs rigorous testing on every batch before shipment. Each product undergoes comprehensive analysis covering adsorption capacity, hardness, particle size distribution, moisture, ash content, and gold loading performance.
The R&D Department continuously works to adopt the latest technologies, update production processes to align with global standards, and develop advanced solutions to the technical challenges faced by gold mines and industrial clients.
ISO Quality System
Certified quality management across all production stages
Full Batch Testing
Every batch tested: IV · CTC · hardness · ash · platelets · moisture
Gold Adsorption Tests
R-value & K-value testing for CIP/CIL performance verification
COA per Batch
Certificate of Analysis issued with every shipment
Delivering to Every Corner
of the World
Nile Carbon offers a comprehensive end-to-end logistics service from our manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India to any destination worldwide. Leveraging the Medaf Investment’s extensive logistics network across West Africa and beyond, we ensure fast, reliable, and cost-effective delivery.
Our activated carbon is classified as non-regulated for transport purposes (DOT, IATA, IMDG exempt), simplifying international shipping. Standard packaging in 25 kg PP bags with inner liner or 500 kg Jumbo bags — custom packaging available on demand.
Sea Freight
FCL & LCL container shipments worldwide
Air Freight
Express delivery for urgent orders — IATA compliant
Ground Transport
130+ trucks across 7 West African countries
Custom Packaging
25kg PP bags · 500kg Jumbo · custom on demand
Offices Around the World
From our manufacturing base in India to distribution offices across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia — Nile Carbon is where you are.
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Nile Carbon?
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www.nilecarbon.com | www.norechem.net