Battery and Critical Minerals to the World Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, Western Australia
Ardea, Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) to form a Joint Venture to develop the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) – Goongarrie Hub
To read full announcement click here, or listen to Andrew Penkethman, Ardea's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, discuss the major milestone:
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The execution of the Cooperation Agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation 29 April 2024 represented a major milestone completing Ardea's Strategic Partner process for Goongarrie Hub, and enabling DFS early works to commence. The DFS has commenced, with expected completion in the first half of 2025.