MONTREAL,
July 21, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ -
SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) has signed a contract with Stornoway
Diamonds (Canada) Inc. to provide
project management, detailed engineering, procurement and
construction management (EPCM) services for the Renard Diamond
Project located in the James Bay
region of Quebec, Canada. The
capital cost related to SNC-Lavalin's scope of services is
estimated at over $425 million.
SNC-Lavalin will provide EPCM services for the
mineral processing plant, a liquid natural gas (LNG) power plant
and other on-site utilities, including service buildings, water
treatment facilities and infrastructure. SNC-Lavalin previously
participated in the front-end engineering phase of the project
which began in 2012.
"This award is testament to our project
execution capabilities around the world, including regions where
climatic conditions can be challenging," said Dale Clarke, Executive Vice-President,
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. "We are thrilled to support Stornoway
Diamonds in the development of Quebec's first diamond mine, a project that
will contribute to the success of the province's 'Plan Nord'
economic development strategy."
Full mobilization of the Montreal-based project team has now commenced,
and construction is scheduled to conclude by December 2016. The team will incorporate
specialized diamond processing and recovery expertise through the
engagement of DRA Americas Inc. and AMEC Americas Ltd.
Ore production at Renard is expected to exceed
2.16 million tonnes per year, with an anticipated average diamond
production of 1.6 million carats per year.
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the
leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a
major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in
over 40 countries, SNC-Lavalin's 30,000 employees provide EPC and
EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors,
including mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, environment and
water, infrastructure and clean power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine
these services with its financing and operations and maintenance
capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions.
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