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Desert Lion Energy Phase 1 flotation plant, Namibia

15th June 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Desert Lion Energy Phase 1 flotation plant.

Location
Namibia.

Client
Desert Lion Energy.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a flotation plant at Desert Lion’s lithium operations.

Phase 1 will involve the processing of the historic run-of-mine stockpiles at the Rubicon and Helikon mines. 

The plant is expected to process between 350 000 t/y and 400 000 t/y of feed.

Phase 2 will entail the large-scale mining and concentrate production from in situ material to produce 250 000 t/y to 300 000 t/y of concentrate, while Phase 3 will involve the production of an estimated 25 000 t/y of lithium carbonate in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
The project is expected to cost C$7-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
A capital cost estimate for the Phase 1 flotation plant was completed by Tuelela Processing Solutions in May this year.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Tuelela Processing Solutions (Phase 1 capital cost estimate).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Desert Lion Energy president and CEO Tim Johnston or VP investor relations Salisha Ilyas, tel +1 647 209 9200 or email info@desertlionenergy.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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