Orbite Technologies Inc. provided an update on the construction of its High Purity Alumina Plant located in Cap-Chat Québec. Installation of refractory materials (bricks, mortar, and castable) in the calciner and decomposer, by RHI Canada Inc., under technical oversight from Outotec, was completed on August 1, 2015. A four-week curing process, whereby the refractory material in both ovens was heated to 900 o C, commenced the first week of August 2015 and was completed by August 30, 2015 as planned.

This work was carried out by RHI/Thermetco and was followed by a one week cooling down process. CNC Mechanical (2002) Inc. is now proceeding with the integration of the calcination system into the plant through installation of the main process piping and equipment attached to the decomposer and calciner. Steam Piping, Shop prefabrication of specialty alloy piping, required for the high-temperature steam supply to the decomposer and calciner is ongoing.

A slight modification to the sequence in which different plant systems are being installed (see Procurement section below) means that steam piping installation has been moved to a later position in the completion schedule. No impact is anticipated on the overall completion timeline. Lined Piping, Prefabrication of lined piping (acid duty) continues, and delivery to site for installation commenced in August, as planned.

Installation of all piping, including utilities. CNC was awarded the contract for the installation of piping. Installation, starting with piping support installation, commenced in August, 2015, as planned.