‘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.

December 2024

Lake MacLeod Completion

Completion of the Lake MacLeod assets from Rio Tinto on 2 December 2024.