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Mid‑Stream Demonstration Plant

client
PLS JV Calix
location
Pilgangoora
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Project Overview

date completed
January 2026

The Project involves construction and installation of a demonstration-scale chemicals facility within the Pilgangoora Plant. On successful completion, the plant will produce Lithium Salts utilising Calix’s patented calcination technology. It will deliver a superior value-added Lithium Product enabling lower cost, reduced carbon energy intensity and reduction of waste product logistics.

Client Overview

PLS is an ASX listed leading global producer of lithium materials, with a diversified portfolio of assets and strategic partnerships in the rapidly growing battery materials sector. PLS, is an industry leader as the world pursues its net zero ambition.

Scope of Work

SIMPEC were chosen by PLS to provide all structural, Mechanical, piping, electrical and Instrumentation works.

Including but not limited to:

  • Full mobilisation, demobilisation, management, supervising and construction.
  • Installation of all Principal-supplied modular structures and loose stick steelwork
  • Supply and fabrication of all materials and equipment required
  • Receipt at site, unloading, destuffing, storage and installation of the Principal Supplied Materials
  • Procurement, transportation and installation of all mechanical equipment
  • Installation of all pumps, motors, couplings and equipment
  • Pump plinth grouting and base frame infill
  • Installation and testing of all Principal-supplied pipework, valves (including actuated type valves) and SPIs
  • Supply, installation and testing of all electrical equipment
  • communications and instrumentation installation work

This contract was established due to SIMPEC’s unwavering focus on ensuring our customer needs are met and our teams work safely each and every day.

Key Facts

World's first industrial scale electric spodumene calciner.

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