Latrobe Magnesium Limited announced the Construction Update. Engineering progress has reached 46% and is progressing on schedule. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) are being revised to incorporate the recently completed
HAZOP findings whist electrical engineering has commenced with the power distribution and
control system design. Engineering continues to further progress 3D modelling of piping
layouts across the plant. Engineering has been focused on developing procurement packages with thirteen (13) major
equipment packages issued to the market (briquetting plant, filters, pumps, evaporator,
automation, thickeners, agitators, non-metallic tanks, scrubber, RO Plant and cooling tower).
A further six (6) packages are under development, representing 42% of the equipment
packages planned to be tendered. The project has supported a strengthened procurement process to include early supplier
engagement, broader tender list of suppliers, open supplier communication and minor scope
package reviews to ensure critical equipment is delivered on time and competitive tender
packages are received and evaluated. Additionally, LMG have started the process to engage
a logistics and freight forwarding partner, for both the construction and operation phases of the
project, to mitigate the current global supply chain challenges. The project has made a recommendation for award for the spray roaster and reduction
furnaces. Engineering has been given approval to commence to ensure the suppliers can
deliver on schedule, whilst commercial terms with the suppliers are finalised. A full award is
anticipated next month. The earthworks civil package is progressing, ready for tender to market by the end of the
month. Construction is progressing for the car parking with excavation, crushed rock
placement & kerbing complete and final asphalt paving due for completion later this month.
The security gatehouse is due for site instalment next week with associated works progressing
ready for contractors to mobilise to site. LMG presented project plans to both the Yallourn North Action Group and the Yallourn North
Environmental Committee Group, with positive feedback received from both groups.