Name of the Project
Nickel Shäw nickel/copper/cobalt/platinum group metals project.
Location
Yukon, Canada.
Project Owner/s
Nickel Creek Platinum Corp.
Project Description
A prefeasibility study (PFS) on the project has proven positive.
The project comprises Nickel Creeks’ core nickel/copper/cobalt/platinum group metals (PGMs) Wellgreen deposit, as well as the Arch, Burwash, Formula, Musk and Quill claims.
The PFS proposes an openpit mine using conventional openpit mining methods, with a life-of-mine (LoM) of more than 19 years.
Average LoM concentrates production is expected to be 103 100 t/y of bulk nickel/copper/cobalt/PGMs, 95 000 t/y of nickel concentrate and 19 600 t/y of copper concentrate.
Total LoM payable metal production includes: 614.3-million pounds of nickel, 281.5-million pounds of copper, 21.5-million pounds of cobalt, 626 500 troy ounces of platinum, 743 400 troy ounces of palladium and 174 400 troy ounces of gold. The tailings will be stored in a tailings storage facility adjacent to the concentrator.
Concentrate would be transported by truck 480 km to the Port of Skagway ore terminal.
Power will be primarily sourced from a liquified natural gas power plant.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project has a net present value, at a 5% discount rate, of $547-million and an internal rate of return of 7.7%, with an after-tax payback of 12.7 years.
Capital Expenditure
Initial costs are estimated at $1.69-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
The project will take about three to four years to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
AGP Consultants Inc (PFS).
Contact Details for Project Information
Nickel Creek Platinum Corp, tel +1416304 9315 or email info@nickelcp.com.