Nystar’s Port Pirie smelter to begin $80M makeover

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Work on an antimony pilot plant also progressing

Nyrstar's Port Pirie facility had previously been losing tens of millions of dollars a month.

Nyrstar’s Port Pirie facility had previously been losing tens of millions of dollars a month. | Credits: Nyrstar

Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter in South Australia is due to begin a scheduled $80 million upgrade designed to improve efficiency and maintain the long-term competitiveness of the multi-metal facility. …

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