Galium extraction project, Canada
Name of the Project
Galium extraction project.
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada.
Project Owner/s
Iron-ore major Rio Tinto.
Project Description
Rio Tinto is investigating the potential for extracting and valorising gallium, a critical and strategic mineral already present in the bauxite processed in its alumina refinery in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the only one in Canada.
When the preliminary phase of technology development is conclusive, Rio Tinto plans to build a demonstration plant in Saguenay for extraction technology that can produce up to 3.5 t/y of gallium. Eventually, the extraction potential of a commercial-scale plant could reach 40 t/y, representing between 5% and 10% of current world gallium production.
Primary gallium is used in key sectors, including the manufacture of integrated circuits, which are of vital importance in many new technologies such as high-performance radar, smartphones, electric cars and laptops.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The government of Quebec has committed up to C$7-million for the demonstration phase.
Planned Start/End Date
Not yet determined.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Rio Tinto, Malika Cherry, tel +1 514 715-2152 or email malika.cherry@riotinto.com.
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