Primero fortifies key role in South32’s Worsley alumina environmental upgrade
Primero Group, a leading engineering and construction company, has been awarded the tank design, fabrication, testing, and delivery package for South32’s Biological Oxalate Destruction (BOD) Project at the Worsley Alumina Refinery near Collie in Western Australia.
The BOD Project aims to implement a new process for managing sodium oxalate, a byproduct of alumina refining. This initiative utilises technology similar to that employed at Alcoa’s Pinjarra and Wagerup refineries, promising environmental benefits for ongoing operations at Worsley.
Primero will collaborate with its sister company, RCR, based in Bunbury, to execute the project, thereby supporting local employment in the South-West region. The partnership underscores a commitment to regional development and environmental responsibility.
The Worsley Alumina Refinery, operated by South32, is one of the largest integrated bauxite mining and alumina refining operations globally. The facility has recently received federal environmental approval for its mine development project, ensuring sustained production and employment in the region.
This contract marks a significant step in enhancing the refinery's environmental performance and demonstrates Primero's expertise in delivering complex engineering solutions within the resources sector.
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