Wood to lead Definitive Feasibility Study for one of the world’s largest high-purity manganese projects

Giyani金属公司. (Giyani) has selected Wood to lead a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its flagship high-purity manganese project, K.山，位于博茨瓦纳.

在这个范围内, Wood will analyse technical and cost data from the project’s demonstration plant (Demo Plant) and previous feasibility studies to produce the DFS. Giyani’s unique processing facility removes the need for power-intensive calcining or electrorefining, which is anticipated to lower costs and operation-related carbon emissions.

吉姆·肖内西，伍德矿业公司总裁 & 金属, said: “We are delighted to be trusted by Giyani to deliver this DFS based on our world-class hydrometallurgical engineering expertise, track record of high-quality study and project delivery and in-country execution experience.

“Wood is well positioned to produce a high quality DFS for Giyani and its investors, 这对降低项目融资风险至关重要, support future project phases and ensure investor confidence at this critical stage of the project.”

丹尼·基廷，Giyani公司总裁兼首席执行官, commented: “After an extensive shortlisting process, we are delighted to have partnered with a group with world class hydrometallurgical engineering expertise.

“Whilst completing a high-quality DFS is an important consideration, it is also important to Giyani’s Board and Management that Wood share our mission to reduce carbon emissions within their engineering solutions, and that they have the ability to seamlessly transition from the DFS into commercial plant construction once we have secured project financing.”

K.Hill is expected to become one of the world’s largest battery-grade manganese projects and will play a central role in establishing secure supply of this critical mineral, used for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

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