Project Timeline
‘Leichhardt’s success to date has been driven by its talented team of experienced and enthusiastic salt industry professionals. With the acquisition of the Lake MacLeod salt and gypsum operations, Leichhardt is well placed to enjoy continued success and I am personally excited about the journey ahead of us.’
Nick Mitaros, Executive Chairman.
July 2016
Leichhardt Industrials is Incorporated
Leichhardt incorporated with Australian Securities & Investments Commission on 11 July 2016.
June 2017
Eramurra Solar Salt Project
The initial concept model for a 1.6Mtpa solar salt operation was developed for Eramurra Solar Salt Project.
March 2018
RCF Investment
RCF Opportunities Fund becomes a 20% shareholder in Leichhardt.
February 2020
Eramurra Desktop Study
Desktop study completed on Eramurra based on a conventional solar salt project, transport logistics with marine transhipment.
September 2020
Lead Agency Status
The WA State Government awarded Lead Agency (‘major project’) status to the Eramurra Solar Salt Project.
April 2021
Maitland River Magnetite
Leichhardt acquire 100% interest in tenure adjacent to Eramurra with an existing 1.2bn tonne magnetite resource.
April 2021
Preferred Proponent for Cape Preston East Port
Leichhardt becomes the preferred proponent for Cape Preston East Port. Stage 3 Development Application was submitted in 2023.
September 2021
Advanced Scoping Study Completed
An advanced Scoping Study is completed on the Eramurra Solar Salt Project outlining a robust 4.2Mtpa operation.
December 2021
Victor Smorgon Group Investment
Victor Smorgon Group becomes a 20% shareholder in Leichhardt.
December 2022
Prefeasibility Study
Building on the positive scoping study outcomes, a Prefeasibility Study on the Eramurra Solar Salt Project was completed in Q4 2022 with a Class 4 capital cost estimate confirming a robust 5.3Mtpa operation.
December 2022
Eramurra Environmental Scoping Document Approved
Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia approves Eramurra’s Environmental Scoping Document providing a pathway for the Environmental Review Document and final approvals.
December 2023
Eramurra Environmental Review Document Lodged
Leichhardt lodges Environmental Review Document to the Environmental Protection Authority for initial review.
January 2024
Lake MacLeod
Leichhardt announces the acquisition of the Lake MacLeod Salt and Gypsum operation from Dampier Salt Limited.