Westwater constructs graphite plant - Mining Magazine

2022-05-21 16:30:02 By : Ms. Shally Liu

location: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Australia

Meet the industry leaders who shape the Future of Mining in Australia

Meet the industry leaders who shape the Future of Mining in the Americas

Exceptional investment opportunities selected by Mining Journal

The Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report brings together the most forward-looking...

A comprehensive, industry review of digitalisation in the mining industry

An industry review of operations using autonomous solutions around the world, including...

A comprehensive review of current discovery rates, trending exploration technologies...

Unlock the true potential of truck & shovel mining and improve production by up to 40%

Thermal management for the next generation of mining equipment shouldn't be ignored

Understand Project Gains Before You Implement

How Effective are Collision Awareness Systems in Surface Mines?

Arena constructs evaporation pond Development 20 MAY 2022

GHH ships LF-7 to India Fleet 18 MAY 2022

Dust cannon targets windy weather Operational Excellence 13 MAY 2022

BHP to accelerate Jansen potash mine Development 20 MAY 2022

Bunker Hill advances restart development Design / Build 19 MAY 2022

TMC, Allseas commission riser and hose Development 19 MAY 2022

Metso Outotec wins Oman iron ore pellet plant order... Plant 20 MAY 2022

Bunker Hill advances restart development Design / Build 19 MAY 2022

MAG Silver to commission plant mid-year Plant 19 MAY 2022

Study: Plants can mitigate iron mine tailings Maintenance 01 APR 2022

Abandoned mines cleanup bill enters Senate Life-cycle / End of li... 17 MAR 2022

Mount Polley engineers disciplined Maintenance 14 MAR 2022

Peru unable to mediate truce for MMG restart Transport 20 MAY 2022

GMG secures Rio Tinto battery deal Power / Remote power 19 MAY 2022

Board rejects Baffinland expansion Development 16 MAY 2022

Panel: The MMI Exploration Report Exploration 17 MAY 2022

FFI looking to repurpose US coal plant Sustainability 13 MAY 2022

Metso Outotec groups instrument range Innovation 12 MAY 2022

The Alabama plant will produce 7,500 tonnes per year.

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG application

Women in Mining: Amy Lewis, MDX-850 Product Manager

Responding to the Needs of Customers Facing High Crushing Productivity Demands

Why the direct-drive drum on a Vermeer continuous surface miner matters

Colorado-based Westwater Resources and subsidiary Alabama Graphite have broken ground of their graphite processing plant.

The US$20 million Alabama plant will process graphite into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and other products. EVs require an average of about 175 to 200 pounds of graphite per vehicle.

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG application

Women in Mining: Amy Lewis, MDX-850 Product Manager

Responding to the Needs of Customers Facing High Crushing Productivity Demands

Why the direct-drive drum on a Vermeer continuous surface miner matters

Phase I of the facility will employ at least 100 people, and will produce 7,500 metric tons of refined graphite per year when fully operational.

Currently, the US has no producers of natural-grade graphite, and imports these materials from China. The U.S. federal government has now declared graphite, along with other minerals, as a strategic mineral.

The Kellyton plant will use their own technical process to refine the battery-grade graphite, which is more environmentally sustainable than processes using hydrofluoric acids, Westwater said.

Westwater has acquired two large existing buildings adjacent to the plant site, which will be used for warehousing and logistical purposes, as well as laboratory and administrative offices, Westwater chief executive Chad Potter said.

The company also plans to continue exploration activities of a graphite deposit near the facility. Westwater acquired the mineral rights to approximately 41,900 acres, and plans for mining activities to begin in 2028.

The Kellyton plant will import raw graphite from abroad. The plant will be operational at the end of the March quarter of 2023.          

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG application

Women in Mining: Amy Lewis, MDX-850 Product Manager

Responding to the Needs of Customers Facing High Crushing Productivity Demands

Why the direct-drive drum on a Vermeer continuous surface miner matters

Rio Tinto begins tellurium production

Champion Iron acquires pellet plant

Bunker Hill advances restart development

MAG Silver to commission plant mid-year

BacTech pilot plant to operate by summer

Westwater now plans to take the product to market.

Syrah to expand battery plant with US funds

South Star to met test Alabama graphite

Comstock invests in battery storage

BacTech pilot plant to operate by summer

Champion Iron acquires pellet plant

Manganese X to advance pilot plant

Rio Tinto begins tellurium production

Responding to the Needs of Customers Facing High Crushing Productivity Demands

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG application

See the full picture to make better decisions for people and the planet

The tech start-up using core enablers of automation to benefit every mine

Customized Grinding Solutions Designed to Add Value to Mining Operations

The screening process: a vital component of the crushing circuit

Hovermap a SLAM dunk for safety

No gland water? No problem.

Operators report LCC savings after moving to Komatsu FrontRunner AHS trucks

Responding to the Needs of Customers Facing High Crushing Productivity Demands

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG application

See the full picture to make better decisions for people and the planet

The tech start-up using core enablers of automation to benefit every mine

Customized Grinding Solutions Designed to Add Value to Mining Operations

The screening process: a vital component of the crushing circuit

Hovermap a SLAM dunk for safety

No gland water? No problem.

Operators report LCC savings after moving to Komatsu FrontRunner AHS trucks

Rio Tinto begins tellurium production

Champion Iron acquires pellet plant

Bunker Hill advances restart development

MAG Silver to commission plant mid-year

BacTech pilot plant to operate by summer

Copyright © 2000-2022 Aspermont Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Aspermont Media is a company registered in England and Wales. Company No. 08096447. VAT No. 136738101. Aspermont Media, WeWork, 1 Poultry, London, England, EC2R 8EJ.

javascript" src="//form.grofrom.com/livechat.js">