Renascor Resources has achieved significant progress at its purified spherical graphite (PSG) demonstration facility in Adelaide, with on-site commissioning scheduled for this quarter.
The Australian Government co-funded facility has recently completed several milestones, with the motor control centre and screw conveyors now in place. Tank installations are underway and off-site commissioning of the water treatment system is finished.
Preparatory works for the kiln are ongoing ahead of its arrival on December 1 and all major contractors are now fully mobilised following the finalisation of the electrical and installation contract.
On-site activities currently include process piping installation and mechanical works, such as aligning and securing pumps, agitators, and associated equipment. Remaining tasks focus on integrating the kiln, completing electrical connections and installing the remaining tanks and pumps. Construction continues with a strong safety record, maintaining zero lost-time injuries.
“Construction momentum has been excellent. With major structural works completed and critical processing equipment installed or in transit, the project remains firmly on schedule,” Renascor Resources managing director David Christensen said.
“We expect to commence on-site commissioning this quarter. As the risks associated with China’s dominance of the graphite and anode supply chain continue to grow, we are seeing increasing demand for reliable and cost-competitive ex-China supply. Our PSG demonstration facility is a key catalyst in validating this opportunity.”
Renascor said the facility will enable it to demonstrate not only that Renascor is capable of being amongst the lowest-cost ex-China natural graphite producers, but also that it has the potential to become the most competitive and secure ex-China producers of PSG.
Once operational, the facility will showcase Renascor’s HF-free purification process, offering a sustainable and globally competitive alternative to conventional methods.
Learnings from the demonstration plant will inform the design and construction of the full-scale PSG facility, which will convert Siviour graphite concentrates into battery-grade PSG for lithium-ion anodes.
The Siviour graphite deposit, located in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, is among the world’s largest reported graphite deposits.
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