Horizonte Minerals plc has awarded Swedish global engineering company AFRY the contract to construct its 100% owned Araguaia ferronickel project.
PARTNERSHIP
AFRY’s Brazilian subsidiary Pöyry Tecnologia Ltda will provide services across engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), project management and commissioning.
“AFRY is a leader in its field and has a strong track record of successfully delivering metals and mining projects,” said Horizonte chief executive Jeremy Martin.
“We have been working with the local Pöyry team for several months in our project execution planning phase to ensure a smooth transfer to the construction phase of Araguaia.
“Araguaia will be delivered according to an EPCM strategy, in partnership with AFRY.”
“The Horizonte owner’s team will be integrated into the AFRY team with clear roles and responsibilities which is standard practice in Brazil.”
STANDARDS
Horizonte has also added key individuals to its team to establish a very strong in-country team.
“The quality of the Araguaia project, the relevance of the nickel industry in the clean energy transition and Horizonte’s high sustainability standards has enabled us to secure the industry’s leading talent,” added Mr Martin.