Australian kaolin producer Suvo Strategic Minerals has validated its capacity to produce about 50,000tpa hydrous kaolin after completing the upgrade and optimisation of its 100%-owned Pittong mine in Victoria ahead of schedule and on its $A2.3M budget.
It says an independent review confirmed its ability to produce about 60,000tpa under favourable operating conditions.
Exec chairman Henk Ludik says the upgrade allows Suvo to more than double production while reducing operating costs and generate a lift of up to four times in EBITDA.
Actual production at Pittong will increase as Suvo negotiates increased offtake orders.