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Wärtsilä – Zenith Contract Signing Ceremony: Parts Predict & Operational Support Services for Zenith Energy
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Wärtsilä – Zenith Contract Signing Ceremony: Parts Predict & Operational Support Services for Zenith Energy

On Wednesday, 16 October, Zenith Energy and Wärtsilä formalised a long-term agreement at Zenith’s corporate offices in Perth.

October 25, 2024


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On Wednesday, 16 October, Zenith Energy and Wärtsilä formalised a long-term agreement at Zenith’s corporate offices in Perth.

This 4-year Parts Predict & Operational Support Services Agreement is a strategic step for ensuring the optimal performance of the Wärtsilä medium- speed heavy-duty, flexible engines in service at Zenith’s power stations.


This agreement highlights a continued focus on reliability, efficiency, and proactive maintenance of critical infrastructure, which is essential for meeting the energy demands of remote power generation projects in Australia’s mining and resources sectors.

Hamish Moffat, Managing Director of Zenith Energy, stated:
“This agreement builds on our long-standing partnership with Wartsila in the remote IPP space, supporting power generation projects in the Australian resources and mining sectors. It aligns with our philosophy of fostering long-term partnerships with key OEM partners to deliver value to Zenith, our clients, and stakeholders.”

Rey Santos, Managing Director of Wärtsilä Australia, commented:
We are excited about this agreement and to further strengthen the valuable and established
relationship we have with Zenith. Wärtsilä has a strong global track record of various types of
agreements with skilled professionals, whose knowledge and expertise can be utilized to bring
additional benefits and value for this partnership. I look forward to expanding and deepening our
collaboration.”

This partnership ensures the continuous operation of critical energy assets, helping to meet operational targets and deliver long-term value.

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A Milestone in Australia’s Renewable Energy Transition

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A Milestone in Australia’s Renewable Energy Transition

Home News and Blog On 9 October, we held the official ‘Opening of Australia’s Largest Off-Grid Wind Farm and Market-Leading Hybrid Power System’. The Honourable Reece Whitby, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Action formally opened this milestone power system highlighting that two Western Australian companies in Zenith Energy and Liontown Resources Limited were leading the […]

October 14, 2024


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On 9 October, we held the official ‘Opening of Australia’s Largest Off-Grid Wind Farm and Market-Leading Hybrid Power System’. The Honourable Reece Whitby, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Action formally opened this milestone power system highlighting that two Western Australian companies in Zenith Energy and Liontown Resources Limited were leading the energy transition for Australia’s mining sector with an energy solution that provides a glide path for a broader net zero Goldfields region.

Alongside the Minister, the event featured speeches from Hamish Moffat, CEO of Zenith Energy, and Doug Walker, Executive Chairman of Zenith Energy, as well as Kirit Chauhan, General Manager Project Development at Liontown Resources Limited, who spoke about the partnership with the Tjiwarl Native Title Holders. The unveiling of the plaque by the Minister alongside Tjiwarl Chairman, Brett Lewis, reflecting the important involvement of the Indigenous community in this project. With a capacity of 95MW, this system will enable Liontown to operate with a minimum 60% emissions-free energy.

Talbot Muir (Traditional Owner), Brett Lewis (Tjiwarl Chairman), Kirit Chauhan (General Manager Development, Liontown Resources), Doug Walker (Executive Chairman, Zenith Energy), Reece Whitby (Minister for Environment and Climate Action), Hamish Moffat (CEO and Managing Director, Zenith Energy).

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Zenith Energy Advances the Jundee Renewables Project

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Zenith Energy Advances the Jundee Renewables Project

Home News and Blog Zenith Energy has successfully completed the installation of four GW165/6.0MW Goldwind wind turbines at Northern Star Resources Limited’s Jundee renewables project. This 24MW wind farm is now entering the commissioning phase and will soon be integrated into a comprehensive hybrid renewable energy solution. This hybrid system combines wind energy with solar […]

October 04, 2024


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Zenith Energy has successfully completed the installation of four GW165/6.0MW Goldwind wind turbines at Northern Star Resources Limited’s Jundee renewables project. This 24MW wind farm is now entering the commissioning phase and will soon be integrated into a comprehensive hybrid renewable energy solution.

This hybrid system combines wind energy with solar power and battery storage, working alongside the existing gas power station. It is designed to provide reliable, continuous energy for the Jundee mining operation, significantly reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50%.

The Jundee project is a key milestone in Zenith Energy’s ongoing commitment to decarbonising the mining industry. By delivering sustainable, off-grid power solutions, Zenith Energy is helping transform how the resources sector in Western Australia operates, paving the way for a future where mining and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Progress at Jundee: August 2024

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Progress at Jundee: August 2024

Home News and Blog The installation of WTG 01 at our Jundee project, in collaboration with Northern Star, has officially begun. On August 25th, 2024, having completed WTG 04, WTG 03 and WGT 02 we successfully installed the first three sections. This marks a significant milestone in our journey to decarbonise Jundee.  Share this article […]

September 04, 2024


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The installation of WTG 01 at our Jundee project, in collaboration with Northern Star, has officially begun. On August 25th, 2024, having completed WTG 04, WTG 03 and WGT 02 we successfully installed the first three sections. This marks a significant milestone in our journey to decarbonise Jundee. 

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Bellevue Gold Power System Milestone Update

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Bellevue Gold Power System Milestone Update

Home News and Blog Zenith Energy’s hybrid power system for Bellevue Gold is on track to become Australia’s highest renewable energy fraction off-grid power solution with the latest milestone being completion of the concrete pour for the first wind turbine. Share this article You might also like these…

August 12, 2024


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Zenith Energy’s hybrid power system for Bellevue Gold is on track to become Australia’s highest renewable energy fraction off-grid power solution with the latest milestone being completion of the concrete pour for the first wind turbine.

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Zenith Energy (Zenith) is pleased to announce the
signing of contracts with Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (Lynas) to design, build,
own, operate and maintain a hybrid power station (Mt Weld Power Station)
at Lynas’ Mt Weld Mine, 35Km south-east of Laverton, Western Australia.

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Zenith Energy signs contracts with Lynas Rare Earths for Mt Weld Hybrid Power Station

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Zenith Energy signs contracts with Lynas Rare Earths for Mt Weld Hybrid Power Station

Zenith Energy (Zenith) is pleased to announce thesigning of contracts with Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (Lynas) to design, build,own, operate and maintain a hybrid power station (Mt Weld Power Station)at Lynas’ Mt Weld Mine, 35Km south-east of Laverton, Western Australia. Home News and Blog Zenith Energy (Zenith) is pleased to announce the signing of contracts […]

July 23, 2024


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Zenith Energy (Zenith) is pleased to announce the signing of contracts with Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (Lynas) to design, build, own, operate and maintain a hybrid power station (Mt Weld Power Station) at Lynas’ Mt Weld Mine, 35Km south-east of Laverton, Western Australia.

The Mt Weld hybrid power station will include a 24MW Wind Farm (4 Wind Turbines), 7MW Solar PV Farm, and a 12MW/12MWh Battery Energy Storage System. This Renewable facility will be supported by a 17MW High Efficiency Gas fired power station, with 5MW of standby Diesel generation. The total installed capacity of the Mt Weld Power Station upon completion will be approximately 65MW.

The term of the PPA is 15 years, commencing from commercial operation of the wind farm, which is scheduled to occur in calendar year 2026. The diesel and gas facilities are scheduled to be completed in the first half of calendar year 2025, with solar and BESS to be installed progressively, and full operation expected in calendar year 2026.

The Mt Weld Power Station has been designed to run “engine-off” during periods of high renewable energy production and achieve an average annual renewable energy percentage of up to approximately 70%. Zenith is a leading independent power provider and is at the forefront of the transition to renewable energy in the mining sector. Zenith is currently contracted to operate 15 separate remote generation power facilities, with a capacity of more than 650MW across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Zenith has already commenced early construction works at the Mt Weld site, having entered into Preliminary and Early Works Agreements with Lynas in calendar year 2023.

Mt Weld Project site

Zenith CEO and Managing Director, Hamish Moffat, commented: “As a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions to the Australian resources market Zenith is pleased to be working with Lynas, the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China, on the high renewable energy fraction hybrid power solution to their Mt Weld operations. The signing of the Mt Weld Hybrid power station Power Purchase Agreement represents a significant milestone for Zenith Energy, with our contracted Wind Capacity now exceeding 100MW. Zenith look forward to enabling Lynas to deliver on their productivity and decarbonisation objectives.”.

Lynas CEO and Managing Director, Amanda Lacaze, commented: “Lynas produces materials used in the manufacture of 21st Century technologies and we look forward to working with Zenith Energy as it delivers a 21st Century power solution for Mt Weld. As part of our commitment to reducing GHG emissions and progressively transitioning to cleaner energy sources, the existing Mt Weld diesel power plant will be decommissioned as soon as the thermal (gas) power station is completed. Moving away from the legacy diesel power plant to a gas-firmed hybrid renewable power station is a significant step in our GHG emissions reduction plan. Pleasingly, our commitment to renewable energy sources also offers a lower unit cost of power compared to a thermal-only power solution.”

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Progress Update on Zenith Energy’s 24MW Wind Farm at Bellevue  

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Progress Update on Zenith Energy’s 24MW Wind Farm at Bellevue  

Construction of the Zenith Energy 24MW wind farm at Bellevue is progressing smoothly.

July 12, 2024


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Construction of the Zenith Energy 24MW wind farm at Bellevue is progressing smoothly.

 Manufacturing of the Goldwind turbines is now complete, including all of the 82-metre-long blades, a critical components of the turbines. 

The turbines are set to be shipped to Geraldton at the beginning of November 2024, and construction activities at the project site are moving forward efficiently. 

This project underscores our commitment to expanding sustainable energy solutions.  

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Achieving a Perfect Safety Record

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Achieving a Perfect Safety Record

Our approach to ZERO HARM focuses on our people, not just procedures.

July 08, 2024


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We are pleased to share that our Hybrid Power Project, the largest islanded hybrid power station in Australia, located at the Kathleen Valley site, has maintained ZERO HARM. Featuring a powerful combination of 30 MW of wind power, 17 MW of battery storage, 32 MW of thermal power, and 16 MW of solar power, this 95 MW facility underscores our commitment to safety and renewable energy.

At Zenith Energy, safety is not just a policy; it’s our culture. Ensuring that every team member goes home safe every day is our top priority. Our approach to ZERO HARM focuses on our people, not just procedures.

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Major Milestone Achieved at Kathleen Valley Lithium Project

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Major Milestone Achieved at Kathleen Valley Lithium Project

Zenith Energy achieved COD for the Kathleen Valley Hybrid Power Station last weekend. This milestone marks the practical completion and commercial start of operations at Australia's largest islanded hybrid power station.

July 03, 2024


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Since 2015 Zenith has quietly worked to develop the concepts needed to reduce emissions, while collaborating with like-minded clients and original equipment manufacturers to pilot and integrate the technology required.

Zenith Energy achieved COD for the Kathleen Valley Hybrid Power Station last weekend. This milestone marks the practical completion and commercial start of operations at Australia’s largest islanded hybrid power station.

Recently, Liontown Resources Limited announced that its hybrid power station is complete, with all five GW165/6.0MW Goldwind turbines running, contributing to the total 95MW capacity.

We are proud of this joint achievement with Liontown and our commitment to sustainability and innovation in renewable energy.

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Jundee Wind Energy Update

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Jundee Wind Energy Update

Home News and Blog We are pleased to share further progress on our Jundee Renewable Energy Retrofit project in Western Australia. The @Goldwind Sany crane has arrived on-site and is currently installing the first GW 165/6.0MW wind turbine 03 lift. This wind farm when added to the recent commissioning of the solar farm will slash […]

July 02, 2024


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We are pleased to share further progress on our Jundee Renewable Energy Retrofit project in Western Australia.

The @Goldwind Sany crane has arrived on-site and is currently installing the first GW 165/6.0MW wind turbine 03 lift.

This wind farm when added to the recent commissioning of the solar farm will slash greenhouse gas emissions at the Jundee mining operation by more than half.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector!

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Operations Resume at Nova

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Operations Resume at Nova

Zenith Energy is pleased to advise that mining and processing operations have resumed at IGO Ltd's Nova Operation following a fire which damaged the 10MW power station.

December 22, 2022


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The engine room at Zenith Energy’s power station at Nova

Zenith Energy is pleased to advise that mining and processing operations have resumed at IGO Ltd’s Nova Operation following a fire which damaged the 10MW power station.

Following the incident on 3 December 2022, Zenith and IGO have worked quickly to identify and deploy 14.9MW of new generation capacity to site. This rapid response has minimised disruption to the Nova Operation, and enabled mining activity to recommence on 11 December 2022, and processing operations to resume on 21 December 2022.

IGO’s Acting CEO, Matt Dusci, commented: “I am immensely proud of how our people, with the strong support and commitment of our partner Zenith, have responded to enable a swift and safe recovery from this incident. Their collaboration and professionalism have minimised disruption to Nova and have allowed us to resume operations in a very short time frame.”

The IGO ASX announcement about the recommencement of operations can be viewed here

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

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Liontown Resources signs Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zenith Energy for largest off-grid renewable hybrid energy power station in Australia

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Liontown Resources signs Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zenith Energy for largest off-grid renewable hybrid energy power station in Australia

Home News and Blog Liontown Resources Ltd has signed a large-scale renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zenith Energy, which will see the construction of a 95MW hybrid power station at Kathleen Valley in WA’s Goldfields-Esperance region. The PPA for the on-site power station will supply a renewable energy component which includes 30MW of wind […]

December 21, 2022


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An animated impression of the Kathleen Valley project

Liontown Resources Ltd has signed a large-scale renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zenith Energy, which will see the construction of a 95MW hybrid power station at Kathleen Valley in WA’s Goldfields-Esperance region.

The PPA for the on-site power station will supply a renewable energy component which includes 30MW of wind capacity, a 16MWp fixed axis solar PV array, and 17MW/19MWh battery energy storage system (BESS); and a thermal power component comprised of 27MW of gas generation, and 5MW of diesel standby generation. The PPA is for an initial period of 15 years from construction completion.

Zenith Energy will be incentivised to operate what is expected to become the largest off-grid renewable energy hybrid power station in Australia, in a manner which maximises renewable power.

The Liontown Resources ASX announcement can be viewed here.

We’re very pleased to have signed the PPA with Liontown Resources, which enables the partnership to move forward with the next stage of delivery of this industry leading, highly innovative, secure, low carbon emissions hybrid power solution to the Kathleen Valley project. Zenith Energy is proud to continue to play a lead role in the energy transition and to provide our partners with a glide path to net zero.” Hamish Moffat, Managing Director and CEO

Liontown Resources CEO, Tony Ottaviano said the signing of the PPA marked another important construction milestone for the Kathleen Valley Project and helped to achieve the company’s ESG commitments to reduce the carbon footprint. “When fully constructed, this hybrid power station will enable Liontown to exceed our target of achieving at least 60% renewable energy at project start-up and beyond.

Zenith Energy’s commitment to deliver a high-capacity hybrid power solution includes incentives to produce renewable power over thermal power and, together with a renewable energy guarantee, sets us up to meet our renewable energy target of 60 per cent at start up.”

Zenith Energy has progressed the necessary planning, legal, engineering and design works, as well as placing orders for long lead items, each of which is required to facilitate the delivery of the Hybrid Power Station in line with the Kathleen Valley Project schedule.

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Exciting Milestone at the Mt Weld Hybrid Power Station

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Exciting Milestone at the Mt Weld Hybrid Power Station

Home News and Blog Since 2015 Zenith has quietly worked to develop the concepts needed to reduce emissions, while Zenith Energy is pleased to announce that commissioning has commenced for the Diesel component of the Mt Weld Hybrid Power Project for Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. This marks an important step in the journey towards delivering […]

December 03, 2024


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Since 2015 Zenith has quietly worked to develop the concepts needed to reduce emissions, while Zenith Energy is pleased to announce that commissioning has commenced for the Diesel component of the Mt Weld Hybrid Power Project for Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. This marks an important step in the journey towards delivering a cutting-edge 65 MW hybrid power solution.

The project integrates:
5 MW of backup diesel generation (now commissioning),
17 MW high-efficiency gas-fired power plant (Q1 CY2025),
7 MW of solar power (Q3 CY2025),
24 MW wind farm (Q1 CY2026), and
12 MW/12 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (Q3 CY2025)

Once complete, the power station will enable up to 70% renewable energy, including the innovative ‘Engine Off’ capability for 100% renewable operation when conditions allow. This transition supports Lynas Rare Earths Ltd decarbonisation goals and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Diesel component of the Mt Weld Hybrid Power Project

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Wind Turbine Blades Arrive at Geraldton Port for the Bellevue Gold Project

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Wind Turbine Blades Arrive at Geraldton Port for the Bellevue Gold Project

Home News and Blog The wind turbine blades—four GW165/6.0MW Goldwind turbines—have arrived at Geraldton Port, marking a key milestone in the development of an 88MW hybrid power station for the Bellevue Gold Project. Under a 15-year power purchase agreement, Zenith Energy will finance, build, own, and operate this hybrid solution, which integrates wind, solar, thermal, and […]

November 18, 2024


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The wind turbine blades—four GW165/6.0MW Goldwind turbines—have arrived at Geraldton Port, marking a key milestone in the development of an 88MW hybrid power station for the Bellevue Gold Project. Under a 15-year power purchase agreement, Zenith Energy will finance, build, own, and operate this hybrid solution, which integrates wind, solar, thermal, and battery storage to supply up to 80% of the project’s energy needs from renewable sources.

Once operational, the station will further enable Bellevue Gold Mine to operate on up to 100% renewable energy during optimal conditions, supporting their goal to become Australia’s first carbon-neutral gold producer and furthering our commitment to sustainable, off-grid energy for the resources sector.

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Significant Milestones at Zenith Energy

Significant Milestones at Zenith Energy

Last month Zenith Energy made two key announcements that have put a spotlight on our growth ambitions while also highlighting our ability to make strategic decisions to position our company at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition.

October 10, 2022


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Last month Zenith Energy made two key announcements that have put a spotlight on our growth ambitions while also highlighting our ability to make strategic decisions to position our company at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition.

We proudly confirmed the acquisition of Peel Renewable Energy as our first non-resources asset and announced Zenith as the recipient of a Letter of Award from Liontown Resources to Build, Own and Operate what is expected to become the largest remote off-grid renewable energy hybrid power station in the country.

Both announcements represent forward steps on our journey to Net Zero, highlighting our commitment to increasing the proportion of renewable generation in our portfolio and further assist our clients in their journey to decarbonise.

The Liontown Award will enable us to demonstrate our innovation, flexibility, and expertise in delivering low-carbon hybrid power solutions, while also once again raising the industry benchmark in renewable energy integration.

Furthermore, with the thermal components of the power station designed to operate in ‘engine off’ mode at various times, it’s another opportunity for Zenith to showcase the ability of renewables to deliver reliable, continuous supply, to power an entire mining operation.

This aligns with the acquisition of Peel Renewable Energy, which will also see Zenith take on responsibility for the Peel Renewable Microgrid, a vertically integrated generation, distribution, and retail business, supplying power to the Peel Business Park, south of Perth.

It will allow Zenith to leverage our knowledge of islanded generation infrastructure, capitalising on our expertise and skillset, while also providing future opportunities for growth and expansion.

Both projects will also allow Zenith to demonstrate that our innovative power solutions work in real world environments, providing confidence to the sector overall.

It’s a key step in making renewable technologies more available, as it’s only once the technology is proven to be able to be successfully integrated and effective – and able to support industrial loads while also maintaining security of supply – that we can increase demand and allow our technology partners to develop economies of scale.

It’s an exciting time for Zenith and it’s clear we’re embarking on our next chapter of growth as a business, allowing us to continue to play a lead role in the energy transition, while also providing like-minded partners with a glide path to Net Zero.

Read International Mining’s Liontown article here

Read The West Australian Liontown article here

Read Perth Now’s Peel article here

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