Authors: L.R. Nelson, F. Stober, J. Ndlovu, L.P.vS. de Villiers, D. Wanblad
Nickel and Cobalt 2005 Challenges in Extraction and Production 44th Annual Conference of Metallurgists of CIM Calgary, Canada, 2005
Abstract
The single six-in-line furnace of the Polokwane Smelter is the largest installed high-intensity furnace for platunum group metals (PGM) base metals sulphide smelting in the world. The Furnace employs state-of-the are technology to deliver a planned throughput of 650 000 t/a dry concentrate at a 68 MW power input. This furnace at double the capactiy of previously existing PGM furnaces, offers low unit operating and capital cost throught the resulting economies of scale.
