Enterprise nickel project, Zambia
Name of the Project
Enterprise nickel project.
Location
North Western Province, Zambia.
Project Owner/s
First Quantum Minerals.
Project Description
The project will comprise a main openpit and one extension to the south-west.
It will use an existing four-million-tonne-a-year nickel circuit previously built as part of the original Sentinel processing complex.
The main workstream will include the prestrip of waste.
At full production, Enterprise will produce about 30 000 t/y of nickel in high-grade concentrate.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The total capital expenditures associated with the Enterprise nickel project is expected to be about $100-million.
Planned Start/End Date
First nickel production of 5 000 t to 10 000 t is expected in 2023.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
First Quantum Minerals, email info@fqml.com.
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