Hydrogen Fluoride Pilot Plant Enters Construction Phase

ABx has submitted the Environmental Effects Report (EER) for the hydrogen fluoride pilot plant to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Tasmania. Submission of the EER is a major milestone as it demonstrates that environmental management has been incorporated into both the process design and proposed operating framework for the pilot plant.

The establishment of the pilot plant is proceeding well, encompassing minor civil works, site power upgrade, equipment design and manufacture, and balance-of-plant design. The first equipment will be delivered to site in April. Equipment delivery and assembly is planned for Q2 and Q3 2026, with commissioning expected to commence in late Q3 2026.

Two Senior Process Engineers have been appointed to accelerate the project.