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NAIROBI - Marula Mining PLC, an African mining and development company, has announced the commencement of commissioning activities at its Kilifi Manganese Processing Plant in Kilifi County, Kenya. The company, listed on the AQSE and A2X exchanges under the ticker MARU, is progressing through a multi-stage commissioning schedule, which includes pre-commissioning, dry commissioning, and wet commissioning.
The pre-commissioning phase, led by Marula’s on-site operations team, has been completed. This phase involved thorough inspections and confirmations of modifications made to the plant’s sections, such as the trommel scrubber, vibrating screens, conveyors, feed hopper, and the plant’s wiring and control center.
Dry commissioning is currently underway, with mechanical and electrical testing of all equipment. Final minor upgrades and modifications are expected to be concluded soon. Wet commissioning, which involves processing manganese ore through the plant’s circuit, is scheduled to start after dry commissioning and is anticipated to be completed by May 12, 2025.
Zegatron Engineering Solutions (ZES), a Nairobi-based firm, has been responsible for the modifications and optimization work at the Kilifi Plant. ZES will also assist in the initial operational phase to ensure the plant operates at its designed capacity.
CEO Jason Brewer expressed confidence in the smooth progression of the final commissioning work, which is expected to lead to the commencement of manganese processing operations. The first manganese sales from the Kilifi Plant are projected to begin in May 2025.
Marula Mining is focused on battery metals investment and exploration, with interests in various high-value mining operations and development projects across Africa. The company is working towards becoming a socially and environmentally responsible producer of critical metals and commodities.
This announcement is based on a press release statement and contains forward-looking statements regarding the company’s expectations for future growth and operations. These are not historical facts but are based on current beliefs and assumptions by Marula’s directors.
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