Asset Report
Chifeng zinc smelter
Report summary
The original smelter at Chifeng had a capacity of 21kt/a and was commissioned in 1995. This was expanded to 50kt/a in 2003, with the addition of a separate roasting facility at Lindong. A Phase III expansion brought capacity to 110kt/a and the Phase IV expansion was located on a site next to the existing smelter and was commissioned in 2011.The capacity of the smelter is now around 210kt/a, and unusually for a Chinese zinc smelter uses the jarosite process for leach residue treatment.
Table of contents
- Summary
- Key issues
- Emissions
Tables and charts
This report includes 8 images and tables including:
- Chifeng Emission Intensity Quartile ranking – total global production - tonnes Zn
- Detailed map
- Flowsheet
- Feed Preparation
- Roaster and Acid Plant
- Leaching and Purification
- Tankhouse, Melting and Casting
What's included
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