The Northern Plant achieved its first metal tapping on the 10th April 2013 at 8:35 pm. This tap came after the first slap tapping achieved at 12:55 pm the same day. The electrical furnace, pre-loaded with 230 tons of steel, has been gradually heated to approximately 1,000 degrees Celsius temperature for the constitution of the...
During this committee KNS has presented the general advancement of the project (including healthy, safety & environmental issues, work in progress of the construction, commissioning of the first line, human resources) while the Cellule Koniambo unit has presented the current situation on the demobilization of subcontractors working and the organization of CGE VKP.
Following the Line 1 furnace heat up during February 2013, the first metal bath tapping is expected to take place by the end of March, in line with the commissioning and ramp up plans. The plant is well positioned to deliver the two-year production ramp up to achieve its nameplate 60,000 tonnes of nickel in...
Tuesday, February 5 at 3pm, the grinding/drying process of ore began with some tests, carried out on the ore preparation unit. These tests were performed with 20 tons of wet ore in order to check the overall equipment process including the crushing and drying mill, the separator, filters, the hot gas generator, the transport system...
The start heating of the electric furnace of the first production line, completed since November 2012, was carried out on January 29 at 1:25 am. “This is a major step for all of us. At the first place for our employees, but also for our partners as well as for all Caledonians. It is the...
An agreement between the State, represented by High Commissioner Albert Dupuy, assisted by Colonel Patrice Bellon, Commander of Adapted Military Service Regiment (RSMA) and NMC, represented by its President, André Dang Van Nha, has been signed on January 23, 2013 at Koné. This convention provides for the training of potential drivers of mining equipment, intended...
SMSP and the Chinese group Jinchuan have formed a joint venture: Chinese Caledonian Mining Company SAS which is established in New Caledonia. This joint venture owned by the SMSP at 51%, is aimed at any operations relating to mining activities on or in connection with the mining assets which the company owns or will own.
The 17th SMSP/POSCO/NMC/SNNC Technical and Financial Committee was held in Noumea from 4th to 6th December 2012. On the agenda of the Technical Committee was found the ore’s quality, granulometry, demurrage outcomes and the annual program of production vessels. The Financial Committee has meanwhile, dealt with fundamental issues such as business plan of NMC and...
The construction works of the Northern Plant’s first production line are now completed. Series of tests are underway to monitor the support services and experiment the operational infrastructure. The first melting furnace is expected to enter into production the next year, and consequently the first metal production line during January or February 2013. The second...
During this committee KNS has presented the general advancement of the project (including safety & environmental issues, rump up and work in progress of the construction, human resources and social initiatives) while the Cellule Koniambo unit has presented the current situation on the demobilisation of subcontractors working and an analysis on the real estate needs...
