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Manganese sulphate plant, China

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19th January 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Manganese sulphate plant.

Location
China. The potential location will have capacity for future expansion through replication of the plan.

Project Owner/s
Firebird Metals.

Project Description
The proposed plant will have a capacity of 72 000 t/y of battery-grade manganese sulphate equivalent producing 50 000 t/y battery-grade manganese sulphate and 10 000 t/y manganese tetra oxide.

The plant will be supplied with concentrate from Firebird Oakover project, in Western Australia.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project has a pretax net present value of $331-million, based on an 8% discount rate, and an internal rate of return of 47%, with a payback of less than two years.

Capital Expenditure
$82.3-million, including 30% contingency.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Firebird Metals, tel +61 8 6245 9818 or email admin@firebirdmetals.com.au.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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