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PLS Lifts Pilgangoora Ore Reserves as Underground Lithium Inventory Grows
- On Friday, PLS Group Ltd announced a A$650 million infrastructure investment plan for its flagship Pilgangoora Operation, spanning FY27 to FY29 to lower costs and boost productivity.
- This investment supports the upcoming P2000 production expansion, positioning Pilgangoora to become the world's largest hard-rock lithium operation. Managing Director Dale Henderson said P2000 will "transform the scale and competitive position" of PLS.
- Upgrades include a new 1,200-bed permanent village and purpose-built mine services facility for ultra-class equipment. The Western Australian government is contributing A$11 million to upgrade Wodgina Access Road, improving heavy-vehicle transport.
- Premier Roger Cook stated the expansion will support about 1,000 construction jobs and create 500 ongoing roles. The project expands employment and contracting opportunities for Traditional Owners and local businesses across the Pilbara.
- PLS reported updated ore reserves of 249.2 million tonnes, supporting a 20-year operating horizon on an open-pit basis. The expanded inventory reinforces long-term viability as the company targets 2029 production completion.
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State backing and $1.9b expansion sets Pilbara miner on path to global lithium powerhouse
The state government is supporting the expansion by investing $11 million to upgrade Wodgina Access Road, a freight route connecting Pilgangoora with Great Northern Highway and Port Hedland.
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PLS lifts Pilgangoora ore reserves as underground lithium inventory grows
The Pilgangoora open pit. Image: PLSPLS has reported a substantial increase in the ore reserve at its 100 per cent-owned Pilgangoora operations in Western Australia, with contained lithium increasing 31 per cent following the completion of the P200 expansion project feasibility study, final investment decision and underground pre-feasibility study. The updated ore reserve stands at 249.2 million tonnes at 1.24 […] Australian Mining.
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