The plant was originally constructed by BHP in 1989 (at a capital cost of over A$160 million) and operated until being transferred to Delta in 1998. It is estimated to have a replacement cost of up to A$500 million in today’s terms. It produced electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) used in the production of alkaline batteries until March 2008, when it was decommissioned due to low EMD prices worldwide.
Not sure if it was Opaline who asked the question on the Q&A forum if BHP knew that INL could/may be able to process the sludge dredged from the bottom of the Hunter river. Going on the above extract I am sure BHP are fully aware of what the Newcastle plant is capable of.
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