Altech Chemicals takes step forward in development of Meckering mine
Iggy Tan, MD, commented: "The company is delighted to have rapidly progressed to the next stage."
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Altech Batteries Ltd is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State Battery. CERENERGY® batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
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Iggy Tan, MD, commented: "The company is delighted to have rapidly progressed to the next stage."
A lease signing ceremony was held earlier in the week.
Altech is aiming to become one of the world's leading suppliers of 99.99% HPA.
Altech is aiming to become one of the world's leading suppliers of 99.99% HPA.
Iggy Tan, managing director, commented: “The opening of the company’s Malaysian office is another positive step in advancing development of Altech’s HPA project."
Altech continues to make progress to build a HPA plant in Malaysia.
The maiden Ore Reserve at Meckering represents another milestone for Altech as it looks to become one of the world's leading suppliers of 99.99% HPA.
Altech is in the fortunate position of having been able to fast track detailed design and engineering, primarily because of the comprehensive engineering work undertaken during the bankable feasibility study phase of the project.
Iggy Tan, MD, commented: “The debt financing is progressing well and the senior facility agreement indicative terms and conditions presented by KfW IPEX-Bank is the next important step towards securing finance."
Achieving project financing for the proposed Malaysian HPA plant remains a key catalyst for Altech. By increasing the amount of debt provided by an EPA, Altech is able to lower the overall interest costs of the proposed debt structure.
Iggy Tan, MD, said that the positive pre-assessment by the IMC and Hermes is a very significant milestone in the company’s endeavours for funding its HPA project.
Iggy Tan, MD, commented: “Institutional investor representation on the company’s share register has increased from around 9% to closer to 23% following the placement, with plans to grow it over time."
Iggy Tan, MD, at the 2nd International Sapphire Industry and Touch Screen Technology Exhibition in Shenzhen, China.
Iggy Tan, MD, commented: “Altech can now progress to the next stage in preparation for mine development, the submission of what will be a relatively straightforward mining proposal and mine closure plan."
Iggy Tan, MD, commented: “The timing for construction of Altech’s proposed HPA plant in Malaysia appears perfect, with two parallel streams of near-term HPA demand growth now apparent."