Name of the Project
Kwinana lithium project.
Location
Kwinana Industrial Area, Kwinana city, Western Australia, about 40 km from Perth.
Client
Tianqi Lithium.
Project Description
The Kwinana plant will process spodumene concentrate from the Greenbushes mine to produce 24 000 t/y of lithium hydroxide, which will be exported primarily for use in the manufacture of lithium batteries.
Jobs to be Created
The lithium plant will create up to 500 construction jobs and more than 115 full-time production jobs.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
$400-million.
Duration
Production is expected to start late in 2018.
Latest Developments
The Kwinana plant is well advanced in its design, engineering, procurement and approvals processes, with construction expected to start within two months.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Not stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Tianqi Lithium, tel + 61 8 6241 4980 or fax + 61 8 6241 4988.