Nickel refinery, South Korea

26th January 2024 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Nickel refinery, South Korea

Name of the Project
Nickel refinery.

Location
Ulsan, South Korea.

Project Owner/s
Korea Energy Materials (KEMCO), a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, and Trafigura.

Project Description
The project will include an all-in-one nickel refinery, capable of processing feedstocks including nickel matte and mixed hydroxide precipitate, with its integrated pyrohydro process.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$140-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Korea Zinc press office, Lee Minwoo, tel +82 2 519 3989.
Trafigura press office +41 (0) 22 592 4528 or email media@trafigura.com.