Queensland Pacific Metals (AU:QPM) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Queensland Pacific Metals is developing a low-cost nickel and cobalt sulphate refinery in Australia aimed at sustainable production.

About Queensland Pacific Metals
Queensland Pacific Metals (ASX:QPM) is an Australian company that is developing the TECH Project, a nickel sulphate and cobalt sulphate refinery in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The TECH Project is expected to produce 16,000 tonnes of nickel sulphate and 1,750 tonnes of cobalt sulphate per year, and will be one of the lowest-cost nickel sulphate refineries in the world. QPM is currently in the process of constructing the TECH Project, which is expected to be completed in 2024. The company has secured offtake agreements for 100% of its nickel and cobalt production, and has received all necessary government approvals.
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Products and/or services of Queensland Pacific Metals
- Nickel sulphate: Nickel sulphate is a key ingredient in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
- Cobalt sulphate: Cobalt sulphate is another key ingredient in the production of lithium-ion batteries. It is also used in other applications, such as catalysts and superalloys.
Queensland Pacific Metals executive team
- Mr. David Charles WrenchChief Executive Officer
- Mr. Duane Woodbury BEc (HonsChief Financial Officer
- Mr. Ben VisserGeneral Manager of Operations & Development
- Mr. John KhooGeneral Manager of Corporate Development
- Mr. Sam SpencerChief Technology Officer
- Dr. Frank HoullisChief Processing Officer
- Mr. Boyd WillisChief Metallurgist
- Mr. Mauro PicciniCompany Secretary