Cimic (ACS) to build the first critical mineral treatment plant in the Asia-Pacific region

Sedgman to launch pioneering plant in Australia’s Queensland region

The Queensland Government has awarded a new contract to Cimic, a subsidiary of ACS Group, to become a pioneer in the minerals sector. Cimic, through its subsidiary Sedgman, has been appointed as managing contractor by the Australian authorities for the construction of the first critical mineral treatment plant in the Asia-Pacific region. A plant that will be located in Australian territory, where Cimic plays a key role and that will start operating in 2025 according to the deadlines foreseen in the plan. The executive chairman of Grupo CIMIC, Juan Santamaría, has celebrated this latest award in Australia, which is key for the mining sector. “As Queensland moves towards clean energy, these facilities will help the industry test production processes for commercialisation. With an initial focus on vanadium mining, the facility will support the development of large-scale batteries and the transition to renewable energy,” said the leader of Cimic and CEO of Grupo ACS.

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