Name of the Project
High-purity alumina (HPA) First project.
Location
The project is located in the Gladstone State Development Area, in Queensland, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Alpha HPA.
Project Description
A definitive feasibility study (DFS) has confirmed the project as technically and financially compelling.
The project envisages a 10 000-dry-tonnes-a-year HPA operation produced from an industrial chemical feedstock.
The HPA First project will produce more than 99.99% pure alumina.
The project does not have a fixed mine life.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project has a preproduction capital cost of A$308.13-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in the final quarter of 2022.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Prudentia Process Consulting (DFS and cost estimation); Prudentia and HPAlumina (pilot plant, engineering); and Aecom (permitting approvals).
Contact Details for Project Information
Alpha HPA, tel +61 2 9300 3310 or email info@collerinacobalt.com.au.