Highlights
- Lithium Universe has partnered with Primero Group Limited for a concentrator engineering study.
- The study is expected to design a stand-alone concentrator.
- Primero has extensive lithium process design experience.
- Lithium Universe intends to establish Québec Lithium Processing Hub (QLPH).
Lithium Universe Limited (ASX:LU7) has appointed Primero Group Limited as the lead manager for a concentrator engineering study, aimed at the design of a multi-purpose stand-alone concentrator with a processing capacity of 1Mtpa of spodumene ore.
The appointment is in line with the company’s strategy to establish its Québec Lithium Processing Hub (QLPH). The company intends to pursue its strategy while conducting exploration activities to build a vertically integrated mine to battery-grade lithium carbonate processing hub in Quebec.
Concentrator Engineering Study
The concentrator engineering study will focus on the design of a stand-alone concentrator that is expected to be similar to that of the Mt Cattlin plant, which uses a simple dense media separation (DMS).
The processing plant will include a four-stage crushing operation to generate particles less than 6mm, which will afterwards undergo DMS. Furthermore, a small flotation circuit will be integrated into the crusher under-size stream to increase recoveries.
Data source: Company Update
For executing the strategy, Primero will be assisted by the lithium experts of LU7.
About Primero Group
LU7 appointed Primero after undertaking an extensive process. Primero, established in 2011, specialises in delivering design, construction, and operational services for resource projects globally. The company has significant experience in the lithium sector.
LU7 shares traded at AU$0.053, up ~2% from the last close, at the time of writing on 28 September 2023.
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