PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed kaolin producer Suvo Strategic Minerals has extended a hydrous kaolin supply agreement with Norske Skog Boyer by another three years, with the contract now ending in December 2024.
The agreement covers 25 500 t of hydrous kaolin products over that time.
“We welcome the contract extension with Norske Skog Boyer, which shows not only Suvo’s ability to supply large quantities of quality product, but also our ability to compete in what is effectively a global marketplace,” said Suvo executive chairperson Robert Martin.
Suvo’s Pittong operations, in Victoria, is Australia’s sole wet kaolin mine and processing plant, and has been in operations since 1972. The project produces 20 000 t/y to 25 000 t/y of product.