High-purity alumina First project, Australia

14th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

High-purity alumina First project, Australia

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.