High-purity alumina First project, Australia
Name of the Project
High-purity alumina (HPA) First project.
Location
Gladstone State Development Area, in Queensland, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Alpha HPA.
Project Description
The HPA First project will at scale be one of the largest HPA refineries in the world. The 10 ha state-of-the-art facility will leverage the established Stage 1 facility, and the latest in process control systems and automation, making it capable of producing 10 000 t/y of HPA equivalent.
Alpha HPA announced a final investment decision for the second stage of the HPA refinery in May 2024, on the back of a positive definitive feasibility study (DFS). The DFS is based on an annualised HPA product capacity of 10 430 t/y.
Potential Job Creation
Stage 1 is expected to create about 490 jobs during construction and more than 200 jobs upon completion.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The payback period from first production for Stage 2 is estimated at 3.7 years.
Capital Expenditure
Stage 1 has a preproduction capital cost of A$308.13-million.
Stage 2 will cost A$553-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to start construction in 2024 and will be operational in 2025. Construction of Stage 2 is expected to start in mid-2024, with first production scheduled for the first half of the 2027 financial year.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Prudentia Process Consulting (DFS and cost estimation); Prudentia and HPAlumina (pilot plant, engineering); and Aecom (permitting approvals).
Contact Details for Project Information
Alpha HPA, tel +61 2 9300 3310 or email info@collerinacobalt.com.au.
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