Stardust Power is developing a large central refinery in a phased approach. The first phase is the construction of an up to 25,000 metric tons per annum production line. The second phase is to add a second production line of up to 25,000 metric tons per annum to create a total capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons per annum.
Primero USA has a track record of working with clients not just to complete a design, but to develop a design and technology application that achieves the investment hurdles to progress a project from conception into execution.
Primero was selected after a competitive selection process. Stardust was impressed by Primero’s experience with lithium refinery design and construction, as well as the strong team presented.
Primero’s demonstrated ability to optimise design and undertake dynamic trade-off studies to minimise CAPEX and OPEX put Primero in the leading position to complete the front-end engineering.
The facility will process lithium chloride and produce battery-grade lithium carbonate for sale.
SCOPE:
Full multi-disciplinary engineering and procurement team to develop an optimised flowsheet, select technologies and provide a comprehensive bankable FEL-3 report.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Project is ongoing, and remains on budget and on schedule.