Natchez Class 1 nickel refinery, US
Name of the Project
Natchez Class 1 nickel refinery.
Location
Belwood Industrial Site, Natchez, Mississippi, in the US.
Westwin announced the selection of Natchez on October 5, 2026.
Project Owner/s
Nickel refiner Westwin Elements.
Project Description
The project entails establishing a commercial-scale Class 1 nickel refinery, with planned first-phase production of 18 000 t/y.
The development builds on the company’s experience using nickel carbonyl refining technology at its demonstration plant in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Construction remains subject to financing, permitting, engineering and other requirements.
Potential Job Creation
The first phase is expected to create 134 full-time jobs.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$502-million over five years.
Planned Start/End Date
First-phase commissioning is targeted for 2029.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Binding feedstock and offtake agreements support the first phase. The Natchez announcement does not identify the counterparties or engineering and construction contractors.
Contact Details for Project Information
Westwin Elements, email invest@westwinelements.com or media@westwinelements.com.
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