Christmas Creek green iron trial commercial plant, Australia

9th February 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Christmas Creek green iron trial commercial plant.

Location
Western Australia.

Project Owner/s
Fortescue.

Project Description
Fortescue approved a project in November 2023 that will result in the construction of a green iron trial commercial plant at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine, with production of more than 1 500 t/y. The term “green iron” refers to the end-product resulting from processing iron-ore into iron using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.

The plant will use the existing green hydrogen infrastructure at Christmas Creek to lower the overall capital requirement and demonstrate a green pit to product supply chain.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$50-million.

Planned Start/End Date
First production is expected in 2025. Construction will start following a work programme and is subject to receiving the relevant approvals.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Fortescue communications, email media@fortescue.com.
Fortescue investor relations, email investors@fortescue.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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