WestStar Industrial (ASX:WSI) has granted an $11 million contract to its wholly owned subsidiary SIMPEC to conduct structural, mechanical, and piping works (SMP) at the Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) operations in Kwinana, Western Australia.
The TLEA lithium hydroxide refinery operations are expected to be completed in Q2 CY2026. The contract will see SIMPEC performing all SMP works at the project.
SIMPEC Managing Director Mark Dimasi says the company extends its thanks to TLEA for providing ongoing support.
“We look forward to partnering with Tianqi Lithium Kwinana to deliver this program of works safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards,” Dimasi says.
As a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium (HKG:9696) and IGO (ASX:IGO), Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia is the owner of the Kwinana Lithium-Hydroxide Processing operation.
West Star Industrial is an Australian parent company to SIMPEC, Alltype Engineering, and WATMAR, focused on delivering solutions to industrial projects across a range of sectors including resources and energy.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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