Conceptual Engineering Study for a New Greenfield Lead Smelter to Produce 140,000 tpa Lead Bullion.

Project Work Includes:

• Evaluate and Integrate Direct Smelting Technologies into Overall New Lead Plant
• Develop Balance of Plant including Pyrometallurgical and Electrometallurgical Refinery, Acid Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, Material Handling, Co-Gen Plant, Process and Hygiene Ventilation Systems
• Prepare Mass and Energy Balances
• Develop Process Block Diagrams and Process Flow Diagrams
• Develop Process Description and Control Philosophy
• Develop Preliminary General Arrangements and Key Elevation Drawings
• Develop Overall Site Master Plan for Each Smelting Technology
• Establish Major Equipment Components, Sizing and Layouts
• Define Environmental Impact
• Establish Project Implementation Plan
• Determine CAPEX and OPEX at ± 25%

Total Estimated Project Costs: > $750 MUSD

Project Approach and Role

Project Lead and Technology Integrator

Project History