Desert Lion Energy Phase 1 flotation plant, Namibia
Name of the Project
Desert Lion Energy Phase 1 flotation plant.
Location
Namibia.
Client
Desert Lion Energy.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a flotation plant at Desert Lion’s lithium operations.
Phase 1 will involve the processing of the historic run-of-mine stockpiles at the Rubicon and Helikon mines.
The plant is expected to process between 350 000 t/y and 400 000 t/y of feed.
Phase 2 will entail the large-scale mining and concentrate production from in situ material to produce 250 000 t/y to 300 000 t/y of concentrate, while Phase 3 will involve the production of an estimated 25 000 t/y of lithium carbonate in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
The project is expected to cost C$7-million.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
A capital cost estimate for the Phase 1 flotation plant was completed by Tuelela Processing Solutions in May this year.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Tuelela Processing Solutions (Phase 1 capital cost estimate).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Desert Lion Energy president and CEO Tim Johnston or VP investor relations Salisha Ilyas, tel +1 647 209 9200 or email info@desertlionenergy.com.
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