Based on Brook Hunt estimates the DNi process will have one of the lower capital intensities of all nickel producers.
| Capital Intensity By Process |
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>DNi Process |
US$ 26,400/t Ni/a |
12.00/lb |
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>Sulphide concentrate |
US$ 28,200/t Ni/a |
12.79/lb |
| |
>Ferro Nickel |
US$ 49,900/t Ni/a |
22.63/lb |
| |
>Heap leach |
US$ 40,500/t Ni/a |
18.37/lb |
| |
>HPAL |
US$ 53,400/t Ni/a |
24.22/lb |
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>Ni pig iron |
ca. US$ 18,500/t Ni/a |
8.39/lb |
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