1 Dec 2018
Processing Expansion for Germanium in Australia
Completion of Nyrstar’s Hobart smelter upgrade was projected by year‑end 2018, expanding germanium production capacity.
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1 Dec 2017
Processing Expansion for Germanium in Australia
Construction of the Hobart side‑leach plant progressed in 2017 and was projected to be completed by year‑end 2018, expanding germanium output capacity.
1 Jun 2016
Processing Expansion for Germanium in Australia
The development phase of Nyrstar’s Hobart smelter upgrade progressed in 2016, with completion projected by year‑end 2018.
1 Dec 2015
Processing Startup for Germanium in Australia
Nyrstar announced plans to upgrade its Hobart zinc smelter with a side‑leach plant that would enable germanium and indium production, initiating construction in late 2015.
1 Jan 2015
Processing Expansion for Germanium in Australia
Nyrstar announced and began a side‑leach plant upgrade at its Hobart zinc smelter, expanding capacity to produce germanium and indium.
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