MONTREAL, Aug. 24, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin
(TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a
construction services contract for the Balama Graphite Project in
Cabo Delgado, Northern Mozambique. The contract is valued at
C$21.7 million and SNC-Lavalin's
Kentz Field Operations team will provide structural mechanical and
piping construction services for the processing plant, including
piping supply and platework.
The award is with the Mozambiquan subsidiary of Australian
Company, Syrah Resources Limited (ASX: SYR); Twigg Exploration
& Mining Limitada. The Balama project involves the
development of a greenfield graphite mine, of which the processing
plant will have a production rate of over 350,000 tons per annum
and a mine life of over 40 years. The graphite concentrate will be
transported to the Port of Nacala for export to international
markets.
"We are delighted with this contract award on the Balama
Graphite Project in Mozambique, a
country we have successfully operated in for 18 years," said
Martin Adler, President, Oil &
Gas, SNC-Lavalin. "We look forward to the safe and successful
execution of the project and a long and fruitful relationship with
Syrah Resources."
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911,
SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction
groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of
infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's
employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide
engineering, procurement, construction, completions and
commissioning services together with a range of sustaining capital
services to clients in four industry sectors, oil and gas, mining
and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also
combine these services with its financing and operations and
maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project
solutions. www.snclavalin.com
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