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.