RE:Backgrounder: $1.5 Billion Infrastructure FundThe proposed hydromet facility is designed to treat Nico concentrates, which are not unique in the world. Having this is like having an oil refinery. It is designed for a soource of feed, but not exclusive to that feed.
Nico's hydromet plant could treat concentrates from around the world. With some front-end adaptions, it could recover metals from recycled materials, electronic wastes, etc. The hydromet plant will outlive Nico many times over and will ultimately be the crown jewel.