QLD | The TECH Project: Re-energising the Nickel Industry through sustainable production

The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry​​ in Queensland was pleased to invite you to its New Caledonia and Energy & Resources Series event dedicated to the Tech Project: Re-energising the Nickel Industry through sustainable production on Thursday 16 June.

This event was the opportunity to hear firsthand about the Queensland Pacific Metals​​ (QPM) proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project. This project is poised to become a leading supplier of sustainable critical metals for the emerging lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle sector, importing high-quality nickel laterite ore for processing in the TECH hydrometallurgical plant from New Caledonia to Townsville. QPM's ambition is to become a global leader in sustainability with a carbon-negative nickel production, no tailings dam, minimal waste product, and a negligible environmental footprint.

As Christopher Gyges couldn't attend the event due to French elections, he was represented by 3 of its collaborators: Yves Lafoy, Official Representative of New Caledonia to Australia, Andre Boudart Director New Caledonia Energy Agency and Augustin Calandreau Energy Transition & Renewable Energy advisor who did an update on New Caledonia's ambitious plan to save energy, develop renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a focus on the mining sector.

Finally, thank you to Mazars​​ for hosting and kindly providing drinks and canapes, as well as Pacific People Solution​ for supporting this event.