Thakadu nickel sulphate purification plant, South Africa
Name of the Project
Thakadu nickel sulphate purification plant.
Location
The plant is based at Lonmin’s base metals refinery, in the North West, South Africa.
Client
Thakadu Battery Materials.
Project Description
The Thakadu plant will produce 25 000 t of high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate from the crude nickel sulphate stream of platinum group metals producer Lonmin. However, installed capacity is estimated at 31 000 t, which means there is considerable potential to increase capacity utilisation and enhance the project’s net present value.
The plant will produce two other saleable streams – cobalt hydroxide and a relatively pure sodium sulphate.
Potential Job Creation
The plant is expected to create about 60 permanent jobs, in addition to 200 employment opportunities created during construction.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
The project is estimated at R250-million.
Duration
Commercial production is set for the first half of 2019.
Latest Developments
Construction started on September 5.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Thakadu, tel +27 11 268 5910 or email info@thakadugroup.com.
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