Name of the Project
São Miguel Paulista (SMP) nickel/cobalt refinery restart.

Location
São Paulo, Brazil.

Project Owner/s
Jervois Mining.

Project Description
The SMP refinery restart project is focused on delivering an estimated 10 000 t/y of nickel and 2 000 t/y of cobalt metal cathode in Stage 1.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Total budgeted capital project funding to replace and refurbish plant and equipment, as well as restart the plant is estimated at $65-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Jervois announced its final investment decision on the restart of the SMP refinery in November 2022. First production is expected in the first quarter of 2024.

Latest Developments
While not part of the restart, over time, Jervois will target the historic nameplate SMP capacity of 25 000 t/y of nickel by debottlenecking, including further investment.

Assessment of the potential addition of a pressure oxidative autoclave, is in progress, with its scope and potential release linked with third-party concentrate sale negotiations.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Jervois Mining, tel +61 3 9583 0498 or email contact@jervoisglobal.com.