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Zinc Works electrolysis plant, Australia

10th June 2022

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Zinc Works electrolysis plant.

Location
Hobart, in Tasmania, Australia.

Project Owner/s
Nyrstar Australia.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a new electrolysis plant, which will incorporate the latest technology to allow for a step change in the performance of the plant.

This, in turn, will increase the competitiveness of high-quality Australian zinc across international markets, allowing for greater minerals and metals recoveries at the company’s Port Pirie facility in South Australia.

Potential Job Creation
The project will employ 200 people at the peak of construction.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
About A$400-million, including the Federal Coalition’s commitment of A$50-million and Tasmanian government funding of A$20-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project will take about 28 months to complete.

Latest Developments
The project has received regulatory approvals from the Environment Protection Authority of Tasmania and the Glenorchy City Council.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Nyrstar, tel +31 495 512 920 or email info@nyrstar.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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