laterites - ALTA Metallurgical Services
laterites - ALTA Metallurgical Services
laterites - ALTA Metallurgical Services
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EPAL PROCESS• It was developed by BHP Billiton and installed atRavensthorpe, Western Australia. Commissioningcommenced in late 2007, and operation was suspended inearly 2009, attributed to a fall in nickel price.• It was acquired by First Quantum in December 2009 andrestarted after modifications, with commercial productionachieved in late 2011.• Limonite ore is treated by PAL and saprolite ore byatmospheric tank leaching.15