Electra Battery Materials Corporation has awarded nearly $8 million in construction contracts for work on its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming.

The company awarded the largest of the contracts to Pro Pipe Construction Ltd., a Northern Ontario-based subsidiary of Dalcon Construction. The scope of work for the $6.8-million award includes structural, mechanical, and piping work associated with the refinery’s crystallizer circuit.

Pro Pipe will also fabricate and install piping systems and mechanical equipment supporting the movement and processing of cobalt-bearing solutions through the crystallization stage.

Electra awarded second contract of $1 million to WB Melback Corporation, a Northern Ontario-based contractor, for construction of the refinery’s silo building. This scope includes structural and civil works associated with dry product storage, handling, and final packaging infrastructure.

Earlier this year, Electra awarded a contract worth $8.3 million to EXP Services Inc. for engineering, project management and construction management services finish work at the refinery.

“We are awarding defined scopes to experienced contractors and building out the refinery in a disciplined sequence. This approach maintains tight control over cost, schedule, and execution as the project advances,” said Paolo Toscano, Vice President, Projects & Engineering.

Electra says the works will bring additional portions of the refinery into active execution. The facility is scheduled to go into commercial production in late 2027.

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