Green Critical Minerals (ASX:GCM) Reports Pilot Plant Progress
Fast-Tracked Commissioning
Green Critical Minerals Ltd (GCM) has announced that the commissioning of its VHD Technology pilot plant has commenced ahead of schedule. This significant progress comes as a result of intensive construction activities completed during the Christmas and New Year period. All necessary equipment has been received, and Line 1 of the pilot plant is now fully constructed.
Operational Phases Transition
The pilot plant has moved from the Dry Commissioning phase, which involved post-construction testing, to the Wet Commissioning phase. GCM now anticipates producing initial prototype blocks by January, with first qualification blocks expected in February 2025.
Executive Insights
Clinton Booth, Managing Director of GCM, remarked on the swift transition to commissioning: “I am delighted to be able to announce that our VHD pilot plant has entered commissioning well ahead of schedule, significantly accelerating our Project timeline.” He expressed excitement about the upcoming product samples and their potential applications in various high-tech industries, which could further drive GCM’s growth.
Strategic Milestones and Future Outlook
The pilot plant is integral to GCM’s strategy for commercialising its VHD Technology. With the pilot plant construction completed, the company is positioned to advance rapidly towards small-scale production and customer qualification activities. GCM expects to start validating sample production by Q2 FY25 and aims for commercialisation in Q1 FY26, contingent on pilot success.
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