Electra moves cobalt refinery build forward with major construction tender

Published by Jody Dodgson, Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review, Wednesday, 12 November 2025 15:00

Electra Battery Materials Corporation, a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals processing, announces the issuance of a major mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation (“SMPEI”) tender package as part of its refinery construction works in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.

The issuance of this tender marks another important milestone as Electra transitions from early works to full construction mobilisation.

The tender covers the installation of critical processing systems at what will be North America’s first cobalt sulphate refinery. The scope includes structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and utility connections, core elements required to physically integrate the refinery’s key systems. Issuing the SMPEI tender reflects the company's readiness to advance into sustained construction activity following extensive engineering and procurement.

“Tendering the SMPEI package paves the way for full construction activities,” said Paolo Toscano, Vice President, Projects & Engineering. “With engineering and procurement well advanced, we remain focused on safely executing installation activities that will move us closer to commissioning.”

The company recently commenced its Construction Reactivation Programme at the site, supported by project financing, permitting, and with the majority of long-lead equipment procurement completed. With core infrastructure already in place and major components on site, the tendered work will enable the integration and installation of the refinery’s mechanical systems ahead of its targeted commissioning in 2027.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/12112025/electra-moves-cobalt-refinery-build-forward-with-major-construction-tender/