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Sedgman adds Prudentia Engineering’s hydrometallurgy expertise to offering

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Sedgman, a member of the CIMIC Group, has acquired engineering company Prudentia Engineering, expanding its presence in the growing chemical and energy industries which support the energy transition globally.

The acquisition enhances Sedgman’s existing critical minerals and mineral processing expertise in copper, high purity alumina, vanadium, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, uranium and nickel, the company said.

Sedgman will apply Prudentia Engineering’s expertise in hydrometallurgy to its global operations, increasing its capability for clients.

Prudentia Engineering (Prudentia Process Consulting Pty Ltd) will operate as Sedgman Prudentia and offer clients a comprehensive service, from consulting, feasibility studies, design and delivery services on sustaining capital through to major brownfield and greenfield projects, it clarified.

CIMIC Group Executive Chairman, Juan Santamaria, said: “Paired with Sedgman’s engineering, project delivery, construction, and facility operations capability, Sedgman Prudentia gains a unique market position and unlocks the potential to deliver larger mineral processing, energy, and chemicals projects.”

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “We welcome the Prudentia Engineering people to the team and look forward to working with them. Sedgman Prudentia strengthens our critical minerals, energy, and chemicals capabilities while complementing our existing expertise, so we can provide our clients with a broader service offering.”

Sedgman extends working relationship with Pembroke Resources at Olive Downs

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CIMIC Group’s minerals processing company, Sedgman, has secured an operations and maintenance contract at Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin of Queensland, Australia.

The five-year contract is expected to generate revenue for Sedgman of A$125 million ($80.3 million).

Sedgman and CPB Contractors, also a CIMIC Group company, have been working together to deliver an end-to-end solution for the Olive Downs Complex processing plant since mid-2022. These additional works will extend the scope of work for Sedgman to include optimising operations, enhancing efficiency and elevating productivity at the facility.

CIMIC Group Executive Chairman, Juan Santamaria, said: “It is great to see Sedgman extend its relationship with Pembroke Resources, to deliver high standards in minerals processing using sustainable practices, leading technology and a focus on positive outcomes for local communities.”

Sedgman’s expertise and advanced digitisation is providing clients with innovative design, construction and operations solutions, the company says. These are dedicated to delivering excellence in minerals processing and reducing lifecycle emissions, net water usage and environmental footprint.

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “We are honoured to work with Pembroke Resources. The Sedgman team’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions aligns with our partners’ vision for operational success, efficiency and leading safety performance. It is our objective to drive increased throughput, reduced downtime, and enhanced asset integrity.”

Sedgman teams up with enviroMETS Qld to find solutions for mining-impacted land

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Sedgman says it will partner with enviroMETS Qld in 2023, supporting its mission to find innovative and sustainable repurposing, re-commercialising and remediation solutions to mining-impacted land.

A CIMIC Group company, Sedgman is a specialist in mineral processing and has experience designing and executing solutions for reducing tailings volumes in projects involving tailings reprocessing and dewatering.

enviroMETS Qld is an independent, industry led, not-for-profit, company established last year with a mission to find innovative and sustainable new ways to make mining impacted land more valuable to its current, and future custodians.

The Sedgman team has expertise in mine rehabilitation and will bring its experience to this opportunity to collaborate with government, researchers, mine owners and METS (mining equipment technology and service) companies to find solutions for abandoned mines that provide not only a rehabilitated landscape but also positive community and cultural legacies.

Sedgman said: “A low-emissions future isn’t possible without mining the key minerals to support renewable technologies. enviroMETS Qld and Sedgman will work to attract the best and brightest to join the industry to help deliver sustainable mining solutions in Queensland and globally.”

As part of the partnership, Sedgman will work towards enviroMETS Qld mission to support projects that deliver innovative mine closure solutions that leave a positive legacy.

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “We have a proud history of innovation, collaboration and sustainable solutions at Sedgman, and we are pleased to partner with enviroMETS Qld to support sustainable practices in the resources industry.”

enviroMETS Qld Executive Director, Allan Morton, said: “enviroMETS Qld is delighted that Sedgman is endorsing our mission with their partnering support. Having a respected Queensland-based and leading global industry solutions provider as part of our team enables us to take on a challenging problem with post mining land use with confidence.”

Sedgman formally awarded EPC contract for Artemis’ Blackwater gold project

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CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company, Sedgman, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to deliver services for Artemis Gold at the Blackwater gold project in British Columbia, Canada.

The EPC contract, which supersedes the temporary interim service agreement announced on May 2, 2022, will generate revenue for Sedgman of C$318 million ($245 million).

Sedgman will design and construct the processing and non-processing infrastructure for a 6 Mt/y carbon-in-leach gold plant at the project.

Even before this announcement, Sedgman had made good headway on the project, executing an agreement with Metso Outotec to secure supply and delivery of crushing and grinding equipment for the processing plant.

The project schedule as laid out by Artemis supporting the EPC contract with Sedgman includes the following assumptions:

  • Receipt of the BC Mines Act and related permits in the Fall of 2022;
  • Construction mobilisation and major works preparations commence in the March quarter of 2023 with process plant bulk earthworks scheduled to be completed prior to the start of major works;
  • Commissioning activities of the process facility to commence in the firts half of 2024; and
  • First gold pour expected in the September quarter of 2024.

CIMIC Group Executive Chairman, Juan Santamaria, said: “Sedgman and Artemis have already commenced initial design and procurement work at the project, helping Artemis to unlock the value of this key gold project and work towards its first gold pour in 2024.”

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “We are pleased to be working with Artemis Gold on this exciting project and look forward to continuing our strong working relationship to ensure successful outcomes for both Sedgman and Artemis.”

Work is expected to be completed in the September quarter of 2024.

Artemis has said previously that Stage 1 development at Blackwater should lead to the building of a 6-9 Mt/y operation (6 Mt/y in years 1-4 and 9 Mt/y in year 5) able to produce around 312,000 oz/y of gold.

Sedgman grows Western Australia presence with Onyx Projects acquisition

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Sedgman says it has acquired project management and engineering company Onyx Projects, enhancing its growing Western Australia presence and offering to clients.

Onyx’s long-standing reputation, specialist technical capabilities and experience in the iron ore industry, paired with Sedgman’s minerals processing expertise, project delivery capability and experience, expands Sedgman’s service offering to clients from sustaining capital through to major greenfield development, it explained.

Onyx Projects will be re-named Sedgman Onyx and will operate as a part of Sedgman’s Australia West business unit.

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “We welcome the Onyx Projects people to the team and we’re looking forward to working with them. The addition of Onyx Projects to Sedgman will allow us to increase our offering while complementing Sedgman’s existing capabilities to provide our clients with a broader service offering.”

Onyx Projects Managing Director, Ian Beaumont, said: “In Sedgman, we are pleased to find a strategic partner that complements our current services, expands our capability and offers new opportunities to our personnel and our clients.”

Listed among the projects Onyx Projects has worked on are the likes of the Brockman 4 Camp, the West Angelas Deposit A Integrated Dewatering Project, the Koolyanobbing 11Mtpa Upgrades and the Murrin Murrin Nickel Cobalt Operation – Process Control System Services.

Sedgman and Onyx Projects will work through a transition process focused on the continuity of service to clients, Sedgman added.

Artemis awards Blackwater gold EPC contract to Sedgman Canada

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Artemis Gold Inc says it has made an award for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) scope of works for the processing plant and associated infrastructure at its Blackwater project in British Columbia, Canada, to Sedgman Canada Limited, a CIMIC Group company.

The award amount of approximately C$312 million ($243 million) is consistent with the prescribed budget for the process plant and selected infrastructure scope of works in the 2021 feasibility study.

Sedgman Canada Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Sedgman Pty Limited, a CIMIC Group company. CIMIC Group (ASX:CIM) is an engineering-led construction, mining, services and public private partnerships leader working across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects.

The EPC contract is expected to be executed by June 30, 2022, with the contract supported by performance security including bank letters of credit, which will underwrite the financial performance and obligations of the contractor under the contract.

While the parties finalise the definitive EPC contract, in order to maintain the project schedule, an interim services agreement has been agreed which could cover procurement and pricing of long lead equipment and optimisation through refined scope changes, among other aspects.

The project schedule supporting the award to Sedgman includes the following assumptions:

  • Construction mobilisation and major works preparations commence in Fall 2022 with process plant bulk earthworks scheduled to be completed prior to the start of major works;
  • Commissioning activities of the process facility to commence in Q1 (March quarter) 2024; and
  • First gold pour expected in the first half of 2024.

The final EPC contract terms will provide for potential cost adjustments of certain components of construction representing approximately less than 15% of the total contract amount, including the potential for cost adjustments from further quantity definition, Artemis said. Standard adjustments, including currency exchange rates for certain equipment purchases also apply, and further optimisation of the processing plant with final engineering will occur.

Artemis is also considering awarding additional construction packages under an EPC agreement type structure to further enhance the risk management of the total capital expenditure for Blackwater, it said.

When combined with the EPC for the Power Transmission Line announced on August 18, 2021, the percentage of the estimated total capital expenditure for Blackwater under EPC is on track to target circa-60% of the initial Stage 1 development capital of C$645 million in a lump sum EPC type arrangement by the September quarter of 2022.

Stage 1 development should lead to the building of a 6-9 Mt/y operation (6 Mt/y in years 1-4 and 9 Mt/y in year 5) able to produce around 312,000 oz/y of gold.

Steven Dean, Chairman and CEO, said: “The award of the EPC job for the process plant at Blackwater is another significant milestone for Artemis, reflecting a competitive process involving multiple bidders. We are very pleased to be working with a world-class engineering firm in Sedgman. In partnership, we will work to finalise the design and engineering of the Blackwater project in advance of a start of major development activities. Blackwater remains on track for a start of major construction activities following receipt of Mines Act and other permits in Fall 2022 with a first gold pour in H1 2024.”

Aspire signs up Sedgman for Ovoot coking coal project FEED study

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Aspire Mining Ltd has contracted Sedgman Pty Limited to prepare a Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study on coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) infrastructure to support commencement of operations at the Ovoot coking coal project (OCCP) in Mongolia.

Sedgman, a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC, is a leading provider of integrated minerals processing solutions with experience delivering processing solutions. It has provided technical input and various studies supporting the economics of the OCCP from discovery of the deposit in 2010.

The FEED study will be conducted in a phased approach, over a period of approximately five months. Stage 1 will comprise trade-off analyses to identify the most appropriate concepts and technologies, which will take approximately eight weeks. Stage 2 will then focus on the agreed path and will produce accurate estimates of capital and operating costs, and designs to enable tendering for construction. The work will be completed under a schedule of rates arrangement, with total cost of A$600,000 ($464,583) estimated, Aspire said.

The intended CHPP infrastructure to be investigated will be based on existing modular designs and will enable low impact processing of approximately 1.5 Mt/y of run-of-mine coal, with capability for later expansion, Aspire said. Important criteria for the design include low energy and water consumption, and stringent dust control.

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “Sedgman appreciated the opportunity to work with Aspire and is focused on delivering value through progressing an innovative solution for the project.

“This study is a great opportunity to work with one of our longstanding clients to support the future development of the OCCP.”

Sedgman books tailings dewatering work at QCoal’s Byerwen coal mine

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CIMIC Group’s minerals processing company, Sedgman, has been awarded a contract to design and construct a tailings dewatering facility at QCoal’s Byerwen coal mine in central Queensland, Australia.

The project will result in a lower operational risk profile, less power usage, and improved water recovery and management of dewatering chemicals, Sedgman says.

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “We are pleased to continue working with QCoal with a key focus on reducing impacts and undertaking environmentally responsible practices. The tailings dewatering contract at Byerwen is a great opportunity to achieve joint goals in ESG, an important focus for the industry.”

Construction work for the Byerwen mine will commence this month and the project will conclude in mid-2022.

Back in October, Sedgman was awarded two contract extensions by QCoal to continue to operate and maintain its Sonoma and Byerwen mines processing plants in Queensland.

Sedgman to operate Mount Pleasant CHP facility for another three years

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CIMIC Group’s minerals processing company, Sedgman, has been awarded an extended operations and maintenance services contract at the MACH Energy-owned Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales, Australia.

Sedgman will operate and maintain MACH Energy’s 1,500 t/h Mount Pleasant Coal Handling and Preparation facility for an additional three years, with the extension generating revenue of A$120 million ($91 million) to Sedgman, bringing total revenue from the contract to A$200 million.

CIMIC Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Juan Santamaria, said: “Sedgman and the CIMIC Group have a strong history with MACH Energy which we’re pleased to continue. Sedgman’s leadership in minerals processing will ensure maximum resource recovery for our long-term client.”

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “This contract is testament to the partnership we have forged with MACH Energy, and the integration of our engineering and operations capability.”

Sedgman completed the construction of this facility and has been operating the plant since 2019.

Sedgman wins three-year extensions at QCoal’s Sonoma, Byerwen mines

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CIMIC Group’s minerals processing company, Sedgman, has been awarded two contract extensions by QCoal to continue to operate and maintain its Sonoma and Byerwen mines processing plants in Queensland, Australia.

The three-year extensions will generate revenue of A$166 million ($118 million) for Sedgman.

The agreements replace and extend Sedgman’s existing agreements at the mines, continuing CIMIC Group’s long-standing relationship with QCoal.

CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer, Juan Santamaria, said: “We have a strong history of delivering consistent outcomes for QCoal, through our companies Sedgman and Thiess. Sedgman’s expertise in minerals processing and focus on maximum resource recovery will help drive even greater efficiencies at these mines.”

Sedgman Managing Director, Grant Fraser, said: “These contracts are testament to the partnership we have forged with QCoal over many years, and the integration of our engineering design, project delivery and operations teams.”

Sedgman undertook the engineering design, construction and commissioning of the coal handling and preparation plant at Sonoma in 2007, and has continued to optimise and expand the facility, operating it since 2007.

Sedgman delivered engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning services for a 4,500 t/h train loadout facility and processing plant at Byerwen in 2017, and the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a duplication of the 550 t/h coal handling and processing plant in 2018, operating it since then.