KGL Resources (ASX:KGL) has awarded Sedgman the design, procurement, and construction contract for its Jervois Copper Project processing plant in the Northern Territory.
The contract award marks a milestone towards a final investment decision (FID) and project execution planned for the coming weeks. While the scope has been expanded for early installation of future plant additions, terms align with baseline capital cost and schedule assumptions.
The scope covers detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, associated infrastructure, and services.
Procurement of critical long-lead equipment and detailed engineering are also underway.
CEO Sam Strohmayr says advancing Jervois into design, engineering, and construction is a ‘critical step’ towards operations.
“Sedgman’s deep technical knowledge of the asset and processing requirements, substantial experience in project delivery, and continuity from earlier study phases position the Sedgman team well to partner with the KGL owners’ team in the development of the Jarvois Copper Project,” Strohmayr says.
“Both teams have worked collaboratively throughout the development and negotiation of the contract. KGL looks forward to continuing this partnership approach through the construction and commissioning phases of the project.”
Designed for a 2 million tonnes per annum throughput, the plant will use conventional crushing, grinding, flotation, and thickening to produce a single copper concentrate.
Sedgman Managing Director Grant Fraser says the contract reflects the company’s ability to integrate design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and testing to support the project through execution.
Jervois has an initial 10-year mine life and is targeted to produce 30,000 tonnes of copper annually at steady state, alongside silver and gold byproducts.
KGL Resources is an Australian copper developer advancing its 100% owned Jarvois Project in the NT.
Write to Paula Fabe at Mining.com.au
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