Motziche
GA Member
- Mar 27, 2023
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| TYPE | Infrastructure |
| CLIENT | Brazil |
| PROJECT | Lithium Mine Complex |
| PROJECT COST | 520,000,000.00 |
| COMPLETION DATE | 01/03/2025 |
| PROJECT INFORMATION | Brazil has known pure Lithium reserves of 390,000 MT, 85% sit within the Jequitinhonha Valley in Minas Gerais. The new mines will be across 3 locations in the Valley area: Xuxa, Barreiro & Nezinho do Chicao. Xuxa location will host 2 mining pits, at a combined pure lithium output of 3 MT PA and a lifespan of 8 years. Barreiro location will host 1 mining pit with an pure lithium output of 1.80 MT PA and lifespan of 12 years. Nezinho do Chicao location will host 2 mining pits at a combined pure lithium output of 3.6 MT PA and a lifespan of 12 years. To refine the raw spodumene and pegmatite ore, the following plants will be constructed at the site: 2 processing plants to refine various spodumene ore grades into spodumene concentrate 1 processing plant to refine spodumene concentrate into lithium concentrate 1 processing plant to refine pegmatite ore into petalite, and further refine into lithium carbonate Once fully operational, the facility will produce 920,000 MT PA of lithium concentrate and lithium carbonate for further refinement. The plant and mine services areas will have administrative buildings such as offices, changeroom, cafeteria, concierge, clinic, fire emergency services and operation support facilities such as workshops and warehouses. Fuel will be stored and dispensed from a fuel facility located at the mine services area. Power will be supplied from the existing power grid line. Two main sub-stations will be installed to supply power to the plant, the mine services area and associated infrastructure. Raw water will be supplied from the Jequitinhonha River, treated as necessary and reticulated within the plant for process, potable and firewater needs. The facility will produce ‘green’ lithium using renewable energy and 90 percent recycled water. |
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