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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.