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Pilbara Minerals ready to expand

PILBARA Minerals has shed some light on its plans to more than double production at its 2 million tonne per annum Pilgangoora lithium project in Western Australia’s Pilbara.

Noel Dyson
The proposed 5Mtpa plant. The areas in green are Stage 2 equipment. In blue is the modified Stage 1 equipment.

The proposed 5Mtpa plant. The areas in green are Stage 2 equipment. In blue is the modified Stage 1 equipment.

It has completed a pre-feasibility study on taking the project to 5Mtpa and a definitive feasibility study for the expansion project is due to be completed mid-year. Pilbara Minerals estimates the capital...

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