Name of the Project
Manganese sulphate plant.
Location
China. The potential location will have capacity for future expansion through replication of the plan.
Project Owner/s
Firebird Metals.
Project Description
The proposed plant will have a capacity of 72 000 t/y of battery-grade manganese sulphate equivalent producing 50 000 t/y battery-grade manganese sulphate and 10 000 t/y manganese tetra oxide.
The plant will be supplied with concentrate from Firebird Oakover project, in Western Australia.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project has a pretax net present value of $331-million, based on an 8% discount rate, and an internal rate of return of 47%, with a payback of less than two years.
Capital Expenditure
$82.3-million, including 30% contingency.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Firebird Metals, tel +61 8 6245 9818 or email admin@firebirdmetals.com.au.