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6 FAQs about [Expected ROI of nickel manganese cobalt battery project in Zambia 2025]
Could a cobalt sulfate plant be viable in Zambia?
Plans for a cobalt sulfate plant are advancing in Zambia, and World Bank analysis suggests a plant could also be viable in the DRC. Production of nickel and manganese sulfate is less certain, however. Zambia produced around 4,000 t of nickel in 2022.
Can China influence cobalt production in the DRC and Zambia?
China’s dominance of cobalt production in the DRC and Zambia, including through state-owned companies, means it could have a significant influence on the precursor plant, but its role is uncertain. Congolese and Zambian civil society actors are concerned about the lack of information and limited stakeholder consultation.
How much is a cobalt project worth in Zambia?
The project has a net present value (NPV) of $166 million and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 47%, based on a long-term copper price of $3 per pound and a cobalt price of $20 per pound. I Zambia has significant potential to increase its cobalt production in the coming years, as new projects come online and existing ones resume operations.
Why did cobalt production decline in Zambia?
The main reason for the decline in production was the suspension of operations at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM), which accounted for about 80% of Zambia’s cobalt output. MCM is a joint venture between ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), a state-owned company, and Glencore, a multinational mining and trading company.
Will Zambia meet its own nickel production needs?
First Quantum’s large nickel mine, Enterprise, started production in Zambia this year, which will add a massive 30,000 t a year on average. Nevertheless, this volume may still be insufficient for Zambia to meet the precursor plant’s needs on its own even if refining facilities were constructed and all production was supplied to the plant.
Does Zambia produce nickel & manganese sulfate?
Production of nickel and manganese sulfate is less certain, however. Zambia produced around 4,000 t of nickel in 2022. First Quantum’s large nickel mine, Enterprise, started production in Zambia this year, which will add a massive 30,000 t a year on average.