FLSmidth A/S
Press release
16 January 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark
FLSmidth and Sibanye-Stillwater’s Finnish subsidiary Keliber have signed a contract to supply pyro-processing devices that will support the lithium hydroxide refinery, located in Kokkola, Finland.FLSmidth and Sibanye-Stillwater’s subsidiary business Keliber have actually participated in an agreement for the supply of pyro-processing technology to the Keliber task’s lithium hydroxide refinery in Kokkola. The arrangement is of fantastic tactical value to both companies, constructing on the existing relationship involving screening and engineering for the Kokkola lithium hydroxide refinery.FLSmidth is set to deliver the advanced calcining system that will support vital functions in the overall processes in the refinery. The pyro-processing innovation includes a two-stage cyclone preheater, a rotary kiln and an indirect rotary cooler, a natural gas-fired rotary kiln burner and a complete off-gas managing circuit. The two-stage preheater rotary kiln represents the advanced system for assisting in spodumene phase conversion for optimum lithium recovery, while decreasing fuel usage. “The pyro-processing technology is one of our strategic focus areas in the efforts of lowering the energy consumption in mining and by that supporting
a more sustainable path for the market. European lithium mines and refineries are essential to the green transition and electrification of the continent, and we more than happy to be able to take part in this state-of-the-art project,”remarks FLSmidth CEO Mikko Keto.The Keliber job has actually previously piloted FLSmidth’s innovation using Keliber’s own spodumene concentrate.”We have actually seen excellent test results, showing that the FLSmidth technology has the possible to provide the required output in an energy effective method,”remarks Sami Heikkinen, Site Supervisor of the future Keliber lithium hydroxide refinery.The prepared annual production from the refinery is anticipated to be 15,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate and is anticipated to be among the very first incorporated operations in Europe to sustainably produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide utilising its own ore. Story continues The worth of the order has not been disclosed.Contacts: Financier Relations Jannick Lindegaard Denholt, +45 21 69 66 57, [email protected]!.?.!Therese Möllevinge,