Paladin (Africa) Limited

Acid Plant Database August 19, 2026

Owner	Lotus Resources Limited
Location	Northern Malawi 52 km west of Karonga
Background	Wholly owned subsidiary of Paladin Energy Limited Paladin (Africa) Limited www.paladinenergy.com.au Ownership: 85% Paladin 15% Malawi Government1980’s – Central Electricity Generating Board of Great Britain (CEGB) discovered the uranium deposit 1998 – Paladin acquires the project from Balmain Resources Pty Ltd. 2008 – Open pit mining begins 2009 – Mine officially opened 2020 - Sold to Lily Resources (20%) and Lotus Resources (65%). Malawi Government (15%) 2021 - Lotus acquires Lily Resources sharea
Website	www.lotusresources.com.au
Plant	Kayelekera Uranium Mine
Coordinates*	9° 59' 41" S, 33° 42' 0" E
Type of Plant	Sulphur Burning
Gas Source	Elemental Sulphur
Plant Capacity	200 MTPD
SA/DA	DA
Emissions	-
Status	2014 - Care and maintenance due to low uranium prices 2025 - Resume operation
Year Built	2009
Technology	Outotec
Contractor	E+PC Engineering & Projects Company
Remarks	Plant was supplied skid mounted
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News	August 13, 2026 - The Hidden Bottleneck in Uranium Mining That Most Investors Overlook When market participants assess uranium producers, the conversation almost always gravitates toward ore grade, resource size, and the uranium price itself. What rarely surfaces in mainstream analysis is the operational dependency that sits between a mineralised deposit and a saleable pound of U3O8: the chemistry of extraction. Sulphuric acid, unglamorous and seldom discussed in investor presentations, is the reagent that makes or breaks uranium processing economics. Without a reliable, cost-effective supply of it, even the most well-positioned uranium asset can grind to a halt. That is precisely the lens through which the events at Kayelekera in mid-2026 should be understood. Lotus Resources Kayelekera sulphuric acid production resumes after a multi-week interruption, and the implications extend well beyond a single operational bulletin. Why Sulphuric Acid Is More Critical Than Most Uranium Investors Realise Uranium extraction from sandstone-hosted deposits like Kayelekera relies on acid leaching, a hydrometallurgical process in which sulphuric acid dissolves uranium minerals from crushed or agglomerated ore. The resulting pregnant liquor is then processed through solvent extraction and ion exchange circuits to produce a uranium concentrate, commonly known as yellowcake or U3O8. The chemistry is largely non-negotiable. Unlike some base metals where alternative lixiviants exist, uranium leaching in conventional tank or agitated leach circuits overwhelmingly depends on sulphuric acid as the primary reagent. Acid consumption rates vary by deposit geology, but operations processing higher-carbonate ores consume significantly more acid per tonne of ore processed, directly affecting unit operating costs. What makes this dependency particularly acute in an African context is the compounding effect of geography. Sulphuric acid is a hazardous, corrosive liquid. Transporting it overland into a landlocked jurisdiction like Malawi, which has no rail connection to a deep-water port, introduces substantial cost and logistical complexity. Acid typically arrives via road freight from coastal ports, passing through multiple border crossings. Lead times are long, storage capacity at site is finite, and any disruption to the transport corridor can starve the processing plant of its most essential input. This is why uranium mine operators in comparable jurisdictions have historically sought to produce acid on site using elemental sulphur as feedstock. Sulphur is far easier and safer to handle and transport than finished acid, and on-site conversion provides a buffer against external supply chain shocks. Furthermore, understanding uranium supply challenges in a broader context helps explain why reagent security has become an increasingly critical operational consideration. Kayelekera in Context: A Significant Asset in Sub-Saharan Uranium The Kayelekera uranium deposit sits in the Karonga District of northern Malawi, within the Karoo-age sedimentary sequence of the Malawi Rift. The mineralisation is hosted in fluvial sandstones of the Sheavington Formation, where uranium occurs primarily as uraninite and coffinite. The deposit was originally developed and operated by Paladin Energy, which brought the mine into production in 2009 before placing it on care and maintenance in 2014 during the prolonged uranium market downturn that followed the Fukushima disaster. Lotus Resources, an ASX-listed uranium developer, subsequently acquired the project and has been advancing its restart. The asset holds significance not merely as a single mine but as one of the very few conventional uranium operations in Sub-Saharan Africa capable of near-term production, sitting outside the established uranium corridors of Niger and Namibia. At steady-state, Kayelekera is targeting annual production of approximately 2.4 million pounds of U3O8, a volume that would make it a meaningful contributor to global uranium supply at a time when new mine supply has consistently disappointed relative to demand forecasts. In the context of a global uranium market that has seen production from legacy operations in Kazakhstan dominate supply, the emergence of additional African producers matters disproportionately to spot price dynamics. What Went Wrong: Unpacking the June 2026 Shutdown The Refractory Brick Failure and Its Cascade Effects Understanding the technical nature of the failure is important for assessing the durability of the remediation. A sulphur burner works by combusting elemental sulphur in a refractory-lined furnace at very high temperatures, producing sulphur dioxide gas. That gas is then passed over a vanadium pentoxide catalyst in a converter, oxidising SO2 to SO3, which is subsequently absorbed in water or dilute acid to produce concentrated sulphuric acid. This is the contact process, the dominant industrial method for acid production globally. The critical role of refractory brickwork is thermal protection. The furnace interior operates at temperatures that would rapidly destroy ordinary steel. Refractory bricks, composed of heat-resistant alumina or silica materials, line the interior and protect the structural shell. A partial failure of these bricks, as occurred at Kayelekera during commissioning, can cause hot spots, shell damage, or gas bypass, all of which require the furnace to be shut down for inspection and repair before safe recommissioning can proceed. What compounded the severity of the June 2026 incident was its timing. The refractory failure did not occur in isolation; it coincided with a disruption to Kayelekera's third-party acid supply. With both the on-site production pathway and the external supply pathway simultaneously compromised, the uranium processing plant lost its reagent supply entirely and was forced to halt. This dual-failure scenario is a textbook example of single-point-of-failure risk compounding during a commissioning phase. When two independent supply streams both fail at once, the absence of a buffering inventory becomes immediately critical. It also illustrates why acid supply security is not merely a cost consideration but an operational resilience requirement at remote African mining operations. The Landlocked Logistics Problem Malawi's geographic position creates structural supply chain vulnerability that is worth understanding in full. The country has no coastline and limited rail infrastructure. Road freight from the port of Nacala in Mozambique or Dar es Salaam in Tanzania represents the primary logistics corridor for bulk inputs. Sulphuric acid, classified as a dangerous good, requires specialised tanker trucks, adds border crossing documentation complexity, and is subject to seasonal road condition constraints. This is not unique to Kayelekera. Indeed, African uranium disruption events across the continent illustrate just how consequential logistics vulnerabilities can be. African uranium and base metal producers operating in landlocked jurisdictions have repeatedly encountered acid supply disruptions. Zambian copper operations, for instance, have at various points faced acid supply constraints that directly suppressed cathode production. The lesson across the industry is consistent: reagent supply security in landlocked African jurisdictions cannot be treated as an afterthought. How the Restart Was Executed and What the Numbers Tell Us Following the June shutdown, Lotus Resources undertook interim refractory repair works on the sulphur furnace and simultaneously sourced external acid deliveries to bridge the processing gap while remediation was completed. By August 2026, both the acid plant and the uranium processing circuit had returned to operation. According to the company's production update, the restart marks a significant milestone in Kayelekera's path towards steady-state output.At full capacity, producing 73,000 tonnes of sulphuric acid per annum from 24,000 tonnes of sulphur feedstock reflects a conversion ratio broadly consistent with standard contact process efficiency, where approximately 3 tonnes of acid are produced from every tonne of elemental sulphur. This on-site production capability, if sustained, substantially reduces Kayelekera's dependence on road-freighted finished acid. The company confirmed that sufficient sulphur inventory is held on site and that supply visibility is secured through the remainder of calendar year 2026. In a practical sense, supply visibility means contracted volumes in transit or in warehouse, not merely an expectation of availability. For a landlocked site, this distinction matters considerably. Strategic Implications: Beyond the Cost Reduction Narrative Why On-Site Acid Production Changes the Mine's Risk Profile The cost reduction argument for on-site acid production is frequently cited and is straightforward: converting elemental sulphur into acid at the mine gate is materially cheaper than purchasing finished acid and paying to transport it hundreds of kilometres inland. In a mining operation where reagent costs can represent a significant proportion of total cash operating costs, this is a genuine structural advantage. However, the more important argument is operational resilience. Lotus Resources' management characterised the acid plant as a key strategic project that will deliver improved acid supply security and significantly reduced reagent costs, with the June 2026 events now serving as a live demonstration of precisely why that framing is accurate. Consequently, the broader uranium market dynamics at play make operational continuity at emerging producers all the more strategically significant. Once fully commissioned and operating reliably, Kayelekera's on-site acid production effectively converts a variable external cost with supply chain exposure into a more predictable internal input. The mine's operating cost per pound of U3O8 becomes less sensitive to acid commodity price movements and third-party logistics performance, both of which have historically been volatile in this region. For long-run margin sustainability, this is a meaningful structural shift. Mines that control their reagent supply chain are less vulnerable to the cost spikes and production halts that have historically plagued African producers during supply disruptions. Ramp-Up Timeline and Production Trajectory The June shutdown necessarily deferred Kayelekera's ramp-up trajectory. Steady-state production of approximately 2.4 million lb U3O8 per annum is now being targeted for achievement in late calendar year 2026, with the August restart re-establishing the processing circuit and allowing the ramp-up to resume. Investors should understand the difference between restart and steady-state. Recommissioning a processing plant after a shutdown involves progressive throughput increases, reagent concentration adjustments, and circuit stabilisation before nameplate recovery rates are reliably achieved. The gap between first production and sustained steady-state can span several months even when no further technical issues arise. How Kayelekera Fits Into the Global Uranium Supply Picture Africa's contribution to global uranium supply has historically been concentrated in Niger and Namibia, with Namibia in particular emerging as a major producer through operations including Rossing and Husab. Malawi's insertion into this landscape through Kayelekera represents a geographic diversification of African uranium supply that carries strategic relevance for utilities seeking offtake from stable, diversified sources. Global uranium markets have been characterised by persistent uranium supply-demand volatility since the early 2020s. The combination of post-Fukushima production cuts, underinvestment in new mine development through the low-price decade of 2013 to 2020, and resurging demand linked to the nuclear power renaissance has tightened the supply-demand balance materially. The World Nuclear Association and other industry bodies have projected demand growth driven by new reactor builds across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, alongside licence extensions for existing plants. In this context, commissioning delays at emerging producers like Kayelekera attract attention that may appear disproportionate relative to the volume impact. A two-month production interruption at a 2.4 million pound per year operation is not a market-moving supply event on its own. However, it signals the operational complexity of bringing new uranium supply online, reinforcing the market's awareness that nameplate capacity and realised production are very different things. Furthermore, the divergence between spot versus term pricing in the uranium market adds another layer of complexity for producers trying to optimise revenue during ramp-up phases. Remaining Risks to Monitor Through to Steady-State With the restart confirmed, the key risks to track are: Refractory integrity post-repair: Interim repairs are exactly that, interim. The furnace will need to demonstrate sustained performance under operational temperatures before the acid plant can be considered reliably commissioned. A secondary refractory failure would represent a significant setback. Sulphur supply chain continuity: Inventory secured through end of 2026 provides a meaningful buffer, but replenishment logistics into northern Malawi remain a structural challenge. Monitoring sulphur procurement and delivery cadence will be important beyond the current inventory horizon. Processing circuit recovery rates: Uranium recovery efficiency during ramp-up can differ materially from design assumptions, particularly when reagent concentrations and residence times are being optimised. Lower-than-expected recovery rates would suppress actual output below nominal capacity. Commissioning timeline slippage: The late CY2026 steady-state target leaves limited buffer. Any additional mechanical issue, wet season logistics constraint, or reagent supply gap could push full steady-state into early 2027. Regulatory and community context: Malawi's mining regulatory environment has been evolving, and community relations in the Karonga District are an ongoing consideration for all operators in the region. These factors do not currently appear to represent acute risks but warrant monitoring as production scales. What caused the acid plant shutdown at Kayelekera in June 2026? A partial failure of refractory bricks inside the sulphur furnace during initial commissioning, occurring at the same time as a disruption to third-party acid deliveries, left the processing plant without a viable reagent supply and forced a halt to both the acid plant and the uranium circuit. July 24, 2026 - Australian mining company Lotus Resources unveiled a financing package on Thursday, July 23, to support the ramp-up of its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi. The package includes an A$60.1 million ($41.9 million) equity raising. The move comes after a series of operational setbacks in recent months delayed the mine’s progress toward full production. Mining resumed at Kayelekera in August 2025 after operations had been suspended for more than a decade. Lotus had planned to quickly reach the mine’s nameplate capacity of 2.4 million pounds of uranium a year, equivalent to about 200,000 pounds a month, by early 2026. That target remains out of reach. The mine produced just 155,900 pounds in the second quarter of 2026. The setbacks included an incident in April, sulfuric acid supply constraints and problems at the acid plant. Sulfuric acid is an essential input in uranium ore processing. Lotus now expects to reach nameplate capacity by the end of 2026. Getting there will require further investment to address the site’s performance issues. In addition to the equity raising, the financing package includes an A$35 million bond issue and a $30 million facility backed by an offtake agreement with Swiss commodity trader Mercuria. “The Kayelekera operation is now positioned to deliver the final stages of the ramp up through to steady state production and this funding package completes the balance sheet reset,” Lotus Managing Director Greg Bittar said. Reaching nameplate capacity is also a critical operational milestone. It would demonstrate that Kayelekera can achieve the production level on which the project’s economic and profitability assumptions were based. Lotus is working to bring the mine to that level and improve its ability to meet its long-term supply commitments. The company’s efforts are benefiting from a more favorable market environment. According to Cameco, long-term uranium prices rose from an average of $89 per pound in January to $95.50 in June 2026. The financing remains subject to several regulatory approvals, with the process expected to continue through September. Its completion will be closely watched in Malawi, where Kayelekera is one of the projects the country is counting on to expand its mining industry. The state owns a 15% stake in the mine and is also entitled to a 5% royalty on revenue generated by the operation. June 25, 2026 - Lotus Resources has temporarily paused production at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine after disruptions to third-party sulphuric acid supplies, compounded by issues discovered during commissioning of its on-site acid plant. Before the stoppage, the mine had shown improving output, but steady-state production is now pushed to later in 2026 as the company accelerates maintenance and undertakes interim repairs to the acid plant furnace. The delays in production and export permitting mean Lotus may struggle to meet its 2026 offtake commitments of 1.01 million pounds of U3O8, though it is seeking to defer deliveries into 2027 and estimates a worst-case liability of about US$10 million. The company, which holds US$26 million in cash, is advancing export permits via Namibia, negotiating a US$30 million prepayment and marketing facility with Mercuria, and pursuing equity and quasi-equity funding while keeping its shares in voluntary suspension until a funding solution is finalised. January 30, 2026 - Lotus Resources reported steady operational progress in the December 2025 quarter as it ramps up the Kayelekera mine towards nameplate production, supported by a strong safety performance with no lost-time injuries and a milestone of nearly two million LTI‑free person days. Mining activities advanced with first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad and all key equipment and explosives supply in place, though processing in November and December was constrained by sulphuric acid shortages and supply chain disruptions, partly eased by new acid supply contracts and transport capacity. The company’s accelerated restart program remains broadly on schedule, with the on-site acid plant rebuild targeted for commissioning in March 2026, ongoing upgrades to the tailings storage facility and grid power connection, and consistent January mill throughput at around 57% of nameplate levels despite continuing acid and maintenance constraints. Lotus now expects to reach full steady‑state uranium production of about 200,000 pounds per month in the June quarter of 2026 and has shifted its first product shipment timeline to the same period, contingent on completing product qualification with nuclear fuel converters. Against a backdrop of a rising uranium term price of US$87/lb, Lotus has structured most of its 2026 delivery commitments into the second half of the year and is pursuing a strategy of preserving uncontracted production to build inventories for potential price upside, while metallurgical testwork at Letlhakane suggests a significant reduction in acid consumption and a simplified flowsheet that could enhance project economics. The company closed the quarter with A$56.2 million in cash (plus additional equipment finance drawn post‑quarter) and is exploring further financing options, including prepayment and inventory‑backed structures, to support working capital as it transitions into steady production and begins deliveries to utilities. December 6, 2025 - Lotus Resources has reported that its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi is progressing toward steady-state production in early 2026, with processing plant performance improving despite earlier sulphuric acid supply challenges. A key development is Lotus rebuilding an on-site acid plant and diversifying acid suppliers, which could materially reduce future operational bottlenecks. We’ll now look at how the move toward steady-state production, supported by the new acid plant, shapes Lotus Resources’ investment narrative. To own Lotus Resources, you really have to believe in Kayelekera becoming a reliable uranium producer and in management turning years of small revenue and recurring losses into sustainable cash flow. The latest update on plant performance and the rebuilt on-site acid plant directly touches the biggest short term catalysts: achieving steady-state production in early 2026 and delivering that first shipment on time. With the sulphuric acid issues being addressed, the operational risk around the ramp-up looks lower than it did when earlier analysis was done, which may support sentiment after a weak 1-year share price return. That said, the story is still high risk: Lotus remains unprofitable, has recently raised over A$197 million through equity, and is relying on a relatively new board and management team to execute. March 26, 2021 - Australia-based mineral exploration firm Lotus Resources has signed an agreement with Kayelekera Resources to increase its ownership stake in the Malawi-based Kayelekera uranium project to 85%. Lotus will exercise its option to acquire a 20% stake in the project through the purchase of all Kayelekera Resources’ shares in Lily Resources, which is a joint venture between Kayelekera Resources and Lotus. Lotus, as a consideration, will issue 226.4 million of its shares to Kayelekera Resources to acquire the latter’s interest in Lily Resources. The remaining 15% interest in the Kayelekera project is held by the Government of Malawi. Lotus chairperson Michael Bowen said: “Kayelekera is one of only a small number of uranium projects with a demonstrated track record of operations, having operated successfully from 2009 to 2014, when it produced almost 11-million pounds of uranium oxide. “Consolidating the ownership of Kayelekera is an important milestone for the company as it positions for a recommencement of operations in an improving price environment. “With work on the restart feasibility progressing, the increase in ownership comes at a time when the uranium price and sentiment in the industry are improving due to an impending supply deficit. As a proven uranium producer, Lotus is well placed.” Last year, Paladin Energy divested its complete stake in the Kayelekera uranium project to Lotus Resources and Lily Resources. Through the deal, Lotus Resources acquired a 65% stake while Lily Resources acquired a 20% stake in the project. March 16, 2020 - Australia-based uranium production company, Paladin Energy has completed the sale of Kayelekera uranium project located in Malawi to Lotus Resources and Lily Resources. Through the deal, Lotus Resources has acquired 65% stake, while Lily Resources has acquired 20% stake in the project. Located in northern Malawi, 52km west (by road) of the provincial town of Karonga and 12 km south of the main road, the project hosts resource with an existing open pit mine and demonstrated metallurgical recoveries. The payment of A$5m ($3m), consisting of A$200k ($123.6k) in the form of cash has already been received by Paladin and a A$4.8M in Lotus Resources shares will be issued to uranium production company. Paladin CEO Ian Purdy said: “The completion of the sale is a positive step forward for Paladin and one which will deliver significant financial benefits to the company. “We can now prioritise our efforts and resources on maximising the value of our world class Langer Heinrich operation. “We are also pleased to be a major shareholder of Lotus Resources Limited and look forward to their future success in adding value to the Kayelekera mine in Malawi.” Under the terms of the agreement, Paladin will pay Lotus $2m to fund planned site restoration including water treatment in recognition of the recent record rainfall at the Kayelekera operations. March 16, 2020 - Australian-based exploration company Lotus Resources Ltd has completed the acquisition of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi from Paladin Energy. The mine produced 10.9 million pounds of uranium (4193 tU) from 2009 to 2014 but has been on care and maintenance since then. Paladin said on 13 March it had completed the sale of its 85% interest in Paladin (Africa) Ltd to Lotus Resources (65%) and Lily Resources Pty Ltd (20%). Lotus - formerly Hylea Metals Limited - holds 76.5% of the shares in Lily with Kayelekera Resources Pty Ltd holding 23.5%, giving Kayelekera Resources Pty Ltd an indirect 20% interest in the Kayelekera project. The remaining 15% of shares in Paladin (Africa) Ltd are held by the Malawi government. Paladin is to receive AUD5 million (USD3.1 million), made up of AUD200,000 in cash and AUD4.8 million in Lotus Resources Limited shares - AUD1.8 million on completion and AUD3 million on the third anniversary of completion of the transaction. It will also receive a 3.5% royalty based on revenues derived from future production at Kayelekera, capped at AUD5 million. Paladin will pay Lotus USD2 million to fund planned site restoration including water treatment. This is in recognition of recent record rainfall at the Kayelekera operations, Paladin said. Paladin CEO Ian Purdy said the sale would deliver significant financial benefits to the company. "We can now prioritise our efforts and resources on maximising the value of our world class Langer Heinrich operation," he said. "We are also pleased to be a major shareholder of Lotus Resources Limited and look forward to their future success in adding value to the Kayelekera mine in Malawi." Paladin permitted, constructed, commissioned and operated the open pit mine at Kayelekera until it was placed on care and maintenance due to consistently low uranium spot prices. The mine has 31 million pounds U3O8 of remaining resources. It has a 75% stake in the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, where production was suspended in 2018 on to low uranium prices. That mine could return to production within 12 months of a restart decision and favourable market conditions, the company said last October, following completion of a restart pre-feasibility study. https://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Malawi-uranium-mine-sale-completed February 7, 2014 - The low price of uranium is more than some can handle. Australia’s Paladin Energy announced late Friday afternoon that it would suspend operations at its Kayelekera mine in Malawi. “The suspension will involve placing the Operation on care and maintenance until the price of uranium recovers,” the company wrote in a news release. “This decision will preserve the remaining ore body until a sustained price recovery occurs and Paladin determines that production may be resumed on a profitable basis.” Paladin has notified the Malawi government – a 15% share holder – of its decision. Two factors influenced the decision, Paladin explained. “The continuing depressed price for uranium oxide, which has been severely negatively impacted since March 2011 following the nuclear reactor damage caused by the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami; and the unsustainable cash demand to maintain the loss:making Operation at KM.” CEO John Borshoff said it would be in the best long-term interest of all stakeholders and that Paladin would only resume operations once it becomes profitable to do so. Following the Fukushima diaster, uranium prices tanked, dropping from a spot price of around $72 per pound to $35 at present. Kayelekera has not been breaking even despite performing “exceptionally well technically,” Borshoff said. The move will render many jobs redundant and the retrenchment process has begun. “Retrenched national employees will receive generous redundancy packages that exceed Malawi’s minimum legal requirements,” Paladin wrote. The financial impact on the company will include an impairment charge of approximately $32 million. Though the financial impact on Paladin’s balance sheet will be immaterial because the value of the mine has already been written down to zero. The company took a $180 million write down on the project in August last year. October 3, 2011 - Paladin Energy Ltd advises that the Kayelekera Mine processing plant has been shut down temporarily to allow replenishment of necessary operational sulphuric acid inventories. As previously announced on the 7th and 16th of September the acid plant has been undergoing remedial repair work made necessary due to localised ground movement and will have an earlier than previously planned re-start. To prepare the acid plant for this start- up, a minimum of 1,600 tonnes of free acid is required to facilitate the recommencement of this facility. The early restart of the acid plant is regarded as a positive outcome, however, it is not possible to run the processing plant and at the same time restore acid stocks to sufficient levels with delays in recent acid deliveries to site. The shutdown of the processing plant will allow required acid stocks to be restored for the earlier start-up of the acid plant. The acid plant is now expected to commence production on the 7th October, one week ahead of schedule. The uranium processing plant will then come back on line approximately 7 days later when the acid plant achieves its nameplate production of 230 tonnes per day and replenishes inventories. The processing plant has been running well since the September announcements were made, with leach recovery averaging 85%, resin-in-pulp (RIP) recovery averaging 97% and overall recovery averaging 81%. No further delays are expected once required acid production is re-established. 2009 - The ramp-up phase is progressing well to date and the ramp-up schedule is being maintained with nameplate production anticipated to be reached by January 2010. The plant has demonstrated full capability to operate throughout its flowsheet and mineralised ore was introduced into the circuit with the first drummed product produced in mid April. Inline with the original schedule, sulphuric acid is currently being trucked to site and stored in the completed bulk acid storage facility for use until the sulphuric acid plant becomes fully operational in late June 2009.

MTPD - Metric Tonne per Day STPD - Short Ton per Day
MTPA - Metric Tonne per Annum STPA - Short Ton per Annum
SA - Single Absorption
DA - Double Absorption

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