P1000 expansion achieves first ore at Pilgangoora
Australian lithium miner Pilbara Minerals on Friday achieved first ore at its Pilgangoora operation’s P1000 project, marking the completion of a major expansion at the operation.
The P1000 project involved an upgrade to the Pilgan plant’s concentrator and supporting infrastructure, significantly increasing the Pilgangoora operation’s total production capacity. The expansion is expected to improve economies of scale and lower future operating costs.
“Delivering a substantial increase in production capacity reinforces the exceptional scale and quality of the operation and aligns with our strategy to create optionality and the ability to scale-up in line with market demand,” said Pilbara Minerals MD and CEO Dale Henderson.
“Continuing to drive down our operating costs to keep us at the lower end of the cost curve and increase our ability to thrive through market cycles is also a key part of our strategy.”
The A$560-million capital expenditure investment in the P1000 project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
“The successful project delivery is a testament to our team’s expertise in executing on schedule and budget. This milestone further builds on Pilbara Minerals’ successful project delivery track record,” said Henderson.
The P1000 project also delivered a boost to the local economy with 560 workers on site during peak construction and about 50 permanent operational roles created.
“Our great people and contracting partners demonstrated exceptional teamwork to complete this project. More than one-million hours were worked to complete P1000 with no lost-time injuries, which is essential to ensuring all our people go home safe and well at the end of the day.”
Commissioning is now under way with first ore achieved considered a major milestone and ramp-up to full capacity expected to be achieved in the September quarter of 2025.
The Pilbara Minerals board approved the P1000 project in March 2023 with construction getting under way in September that year.
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