NN update prior to Meeting29 Nov 2021 13:27
Expansion of capital investments with a clear focus on ESG
Nornickel has updated up its long-term CAPEX program through the year 2021-2030, raising it by USD 6 bn to USD 35 bn, of which approximately USD 6 bn will be allocated to environmental projects. Another major component of the revised capex plans is USD8bn investments into energy infrastructure, which include accelerated modernization of renewable energy assets, high-voltage transmission lines as well as investments in additional projects in production and transportation of natural gas. Another USD2bn to the long-term capex plans was an addition to the maintenance and upgrade of existing assets (capital repairs and purchase of new equipment).
The Company has added almost 600m tonnes to its proven & probable ore reserves owing to the roll-out of the Technological Breakthrough 1.0 program, employing the most advanced resource management and evaluation tools. Nornickel has raised its long-term strategic ambitions for 2030+ of metals production, aiming for 25-35% growth in nickel volumes, 50-60% in PGMs and 25-35% in copper. An adequate expansion of processing capacity has been scheduled:
Almost 2-fold (from 19 mtpa to 36 mtpa) increase in concentration capacity of Norilsk Division by 2027 owing to Talnakh concentrator upgrade (Phase-3) and construction of a new Norilsk concentrator (feasibility study in progress); Over 25% increase (from 4.6 mtpa to 5.8 mtpa) in smelting capacities of Norilsk Division with a construction of a third furnace at Nadezhda Smelter and continuous converting unit at the Copper smelter; Expansion of nickel refining capacities at Harjavalta to over 100 ktpa (investment decision in 2022) and copper refining capacities at Kola to 150 ktpa.
The Company also targets to gain a substantial market share in the fast growing battery segment through supply agreements and deeper integration into the European battery value chain, including by a way of research and partnerships.
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